I was finally able to check these trails out this weekend. Great place to ride and so close to the lodge. Your channel has helped me find so many great places to ride here in Ohio! Can't thank you enough.
The original 24 mile Mohican loop was built using a man made machine of sorts. "On or off the record." There were very few people involved in the design and build of the original big loop. After it got big and more popular suddenly the Forestry got involved around some of the bridges and how they were installed and designed. Mohican SP was originally a 8/9 mile section - out and back from the Rt 3 Trailhead/parking lot, then extended from the hard right turn before the campground and long section of pine trees. No I was not involved in the build or design of the original trail, just someone who's been riding there for a very long time.
I love Mohican raced there many times. Haven’t checked out the new trails yet. Looks seriously fun, except for the one thing that kills me about flow trail…smooth. We had a local trail here in Michigan take out all the rough rocks and roots and replace with smooth flow trail. Riding a bunch of Whoopee do’s isn’t fun 😅
So, I’m Ohio born and the trails look like fun and miss the dirt trails. I honestly don’t find any of the trails challenging mainly for the reason I moved to New Mexico, and we have some brutal heavy rock invested trails to battle, secondly the altitude is another contender. Overall, I would say that this trail and scenery is beautiful. Have fun and be safe.
This is cool. I didn’t know about this addition. Cool they have a few “downhill sections” in that skills area. Speaking of downhill, Aren’t there some tech downhill sections on the old Mohican trails? Curious if you’ve ridden them and your thoughts. I think I need to make a trip up there soon
I watched the video and was wondering if anyone has taken hand cycles on them. I have a new Handcycle more of a gravel set up and was wondering if these are wide enough for a Handcycle.
@@OhioMTBTrails thanks only been to Mohican once and I think I parked south east corner. Man what a wake up call 26 miles was. Awesome that they had a company come in and make this. Between this, cowbell being made with fresh dirt, and even horns hill Columbus has some good stuff
Absolutely right on about yielding Kim! I think everyone wants to peacefully share the land and there is plenty of signage to make sure everyone does just that.
I like that the newest trails have the arches at the crossings, both the keep horses off the bike trails and warn the bikers to watch out. I could wish for fewer crossings in such a big park, though...
57 year old in San Diego on a stationary bike and loved it. Thanks so much!
That's when I watch most of my videos, on the trainer. Definitely the most enjoyable
Cool looking trails! I'll have to check these out next time I'm in the area for work!
Live nearby and always wanted to try, think I might soon. Thanks for the vid! Was interesting and informative.
Thanks for the kind words! It's definitely worth the trip
I was finally able to check these trails out this weekend. Great place to ride and so close to the lodge. Your channel has helped me find so many great places to ride here in Ohio! Can't thank you enough.
Thank you for the kind words! Happy riding!
11:32 Beautiful scenery. Maybe find a way to reduce the sounds from your bike? Otherwise, I'm on my way to Mohican!
The original 24 mile Mohican loop was built using a man made machine of sorts. "On or off the record." There were very few people involved in the design and build of the original big loop. After it got big and more popular suddenly the Forestry got involved around some of the bridges and how they were installed and designed. Mohican SP was originally a 8/9 mile section - out and back from the Rt 3 Trailhead/parking lot, then extended from the hard right turn before the campground and long section of pine trees.
No I was not involved in the build or design of the original trail, just someone who's been riding there for a very long time.
Thanks for posting. If you know, who is responsible for maintenance/construction of this "new" lodge-area trail?
@@greyman8005 it's maintained by the Mohican Malabar Bike Club
On par with Baileys and easy woohoo!
I love Mohican raced there many times. Haven’t checked out the new trails yet. Looks seriously fun, except for the one thing that kills me about flow trail…smooth. We had a local trail here in Michigan take out all the rough rocks and roots and replace with smooth flow trail. Riding a bunch of Whoopee do’s isn’t fun 😅
There's definitely rocks on this one!
We need more jump lines
You should go to srokerun and look at their dirt jumps, it’s close the butler Ohio
I need to more research on that place. Is it free? What are their hours?
So, I’m Ohio born and the trails look like fun and miss the dirt trails. I honestly don’t find any of the trails challenging mainly for the reason I moved to New Mexico, and we have some brutal heavy rock invested trails to battle, secondly the altitude is another contender. Overall, I would say that this trail and scenery is beautiful. Have fun and be safe.
This is cool. I didn’t know about this addition. Cool they have a few “downhill sections” in that skills area. Speaking of downhill, Aren’t there some tech downhill sections on the old Mohican trails? Curious if you’ve ridden them and your thoughts. I think I need to make a trip up there soon
There sure are! That trail is actually called Mohican Wilderness. I believe there is a gray area if you are technically allowed to ride there or not.
What bicycle do you have?
@bobbyh.5768 this video was on my 2022 Sworks Epic , but now I have an Intense Sniper XC FRO
I watched the video and was wondering if anyone has taken hand cycles on them. I have a new Handcycle more of a gravel set up and was wondering if these are wide enough for a Handcycle.
Might be worth a try! Most of this trail is fairly wide
Do they allow e bikes on the trails there?
There is no rule for or against them, but people do it
Is this separate from the big 26 mile loop?
Sure is! You can get to it from the main loop but it's best to access it at the Lodge
@@OhioMTBTrails thanks only been to Mohican once and I think I parked south east corner. Man what a wake up call 26 miles was. Awesome that they had a company come in and make this. Between this, cowbell being made with fresh dirt, and even horns hill Columbus has some good stuff
Horns hill and Cowbell are definitely more advanced than the trails in this video but all are a lot of fun
Please remember that YOU need to yield to horses! This is a disaster waiting to happen.
Absolutely right on about yielding Kim! I think everyone wants to peacefully share the land and there is plenty of signage to make sure everyone does just that.
I like that the newest trails have the arches at the crossings, both the keep horses off the bike trails and warn the bikers to watch out. I could wish for fewer crossings in such a big park, though...
We should yield to all our friends I agree. No need to spook a horse.