Ohio Off-Highway Motorcycle Association - OOHMA

09/24/2026

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Our mission is simple: protect the places we ride, expand access to new terrain, and ensure off-highway motorcycling (Dirt Bikes) thrives in Ohio.

09/15/2026

06/05/2026

FEE FREE DAY THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 6

In honor of National Trails Day this Saturday, June 6, the Wayne National Forest will waive day use fees! This means that visitors can enjoy riding our off-highway vehicle trails without a trail pass. We offer the Monday Creek and Long Ridge OHV Trail Systems on our Athens Unit, as well as the Pine Creek, Superior, and Hanging Rock OHV Trail Systems on our Ironton Ranger District. Please note that registration is still required per Ohio state law. Come out and enjoy riding our motorized trails for free this Saturday! For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/wayne/recreation/opportunities/highway-vehicles-ohv

05/08/2026

The Wayne National Forest has closed several trails in Ward and Green townships in Hocking County, Ohio, to ensure public safety during the implementation of a timber harvest.

Closed trails include the Greendale Connector Trail, the Kacklemacker Loop Trail, the Greendale Trail and the Bobcat Trail.

The order will ensure members of the public and contractors are not placed at risk from hazardous activities such as tree felling and heavy equipment operations. Timber harvest operations will include trail maintenance and reconstruction.

The closure order will remain in effect through December 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST unless rescinded. The full closure order and map are posted on the Forest’s website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/wayne/alerts/greendale-connector-greendale-kacklemacker-loop-bobcat-trails-closure.

For questions about the closure order, contact the Athens Ranger District at 740-753-0403 or the Wayne National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 740-753-0880.

03/28/2026

Big thanks to all the volunteers, and there were many, who put on their stewardship hat at the Monday Creek ORV trails at the Wayne National Forest. Two fantastic weekends in a row of volunteerism, great weather, and fellowship. Also many thanks to U.S. Forest Service - Wayne National Forest for their guidance and working alongside us today.

03/24/2026

2026 RECREATION OPENING DATES

The 2026 recreation season is almost here! Wayne NF staff and volunteers have kept busy over the winter closure preparing trails and facilities for spring opening, and we’re excited to welcome visitors back to Ohio’s only national forest. Recreation site opening dates are explained below; they are subject to change depending on weather and trail conditions.

MOTORIZED TRAILS: Motorized/off-highway vehicle trails are scheduled to open the first Friday in April (4/3/2026). These include the Monday Creek, Long Ridge, Superior, Pine Creek, and Hanging Rock OHV Trail Systems. Trail passes are required to ride motorized trails. They are available now at our visitor centers or from Pay.gov, or you can call your local authorized vendor to check availability.

NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS: Non-motorized (horse and bike) trails are scheduled to open the first Friday in April (4/3/2026). These include the Baileys Trail System, Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System, Kinderhook Horse Trail System, and Stone Church Horse Trail System. Stone Church Horse Camp will also open on April 3, 2026.

CAMPGROUNDS AND PICNIC SITES: All other campgrounds and picnic sites are scheduled to open on April 10, 2026. These include the Oak Hill, Iron Ridge, Pine K**b, Burr Oak Cove, Leith Run, Lamping Homestead, Hune Bridge, Lane Farm, and Ring Mill Campgrounds, as well as Two Points Group Camp. The Furnace and Roadside Picnic Shelters will also open on April 10, as well as the Sand Run Pond and Utah Ridge Pond Picnic Areas.

Paddle Creek Horse Camp and Frontier Boat Launch remain open year-round. All Wayne NF trails remain open to hikers year-round even if gates are shut.

BEACH SWIMMING: Big Bend Beach at Lake Vesuvius is scheduled to open on May 22, 2026.

03/22/2026

Stop, collaborate and listen! That is exactly what we did on a perfect volunteer day with our new friends from Re-Wilding Wayne National Forest. Trails were cleared of downed trees, limbs pruned, and litter picked up. Hanging Rock ORV trails near Ironton, Ohio are ready for opening weekend! All smiles from both crews. Up next will be Monday Creek ORV trails on March 28th.

01/29/2026

Big win for motorcyclists!

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐁𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐔𝐬𝐞!

The American Motorcyclist Association applauds the recent decision by the Knox County Commissioners' Office to keep Bat Nest Road in Knox County, Ohio, open for public use.

Working in conjunction with Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR), the AMA took action to protect this popular dual-sport/adventure route from potential closure. Bat Nest Road, an unmaintained township road and popular destination for riding enthusiasts, faced potential partial closure at the request of a private landowner.

For more information, visit https://americanmotorcyclist.com/bat-nest-road-remains-open-knox-county-ohio/.

01/28/2026

We wanted to take a moment to recognize OOHMA president, Matt Bucher, who continues to be such a strong force behind keeping the org moving forward.

🏆 He received the State Partner of the Year award from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council - NOHVCC last fall.

Ohio off-road advocate Matt Bucher has been named State Partner of the Year by the NOHVCC, recognizing his fast-rising impact on trail access and rider representation in the state.

01/14/2026

We are very proud to have Bob as a board member of OOHMA! He will fight hard and professionally for all motorcyclists.