A winding dirt trail surrounded by dense green foliage in a forest. A wooden sign, partially obscured by trees, is displayed along the path with the text "OH SH...". Vultures Knob mountain bike trail.
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Level: Advanced
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +393/ -335 ft
Total: 205 riders
 

Mountain Biking Vultures Knob

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#2 of 116 mountain bike trails in Ohio
#253 in the world

Welcome to Ohio's oldest privately owned, open to the public mountain bike trail system. The trails are funded by donations and built by volunteers. VK is managed and maintained by Friends of Vultures Knob - a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to preserving access to the property.

VK is a mix of singletrack, access-road, fall-line and flow trails with some technical features. Spanning over 100 acres along the Killbuck River in the rolling hills of Wooster, The Knob has delivered a unique trail experience to the community for more than 25 years. The facilities are open 365 days a year (weather permitting) for open riding outside of race events. Camping is permitted and pets are welcome. Donations can be made on-site in the pavilion or online at vulturesknob.org

The trail is ridden clockwise unless by special event. A rough access road crosses the course at numerous points and can be used as a bail-out option. Any time you're confused with navigation, the basic rule of thumb for VK is to go uphill on the access road.

First added by razz on Apr 28, 2004. Last updated Sep 4, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: yes
  • Fat bike grooming: yes
  • E-bikes allowed: yes
  • Fee required: yes
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Getting there
GPS address 4300 Mechanicsburg Road, Wooster, OH 44691 - look for a gravel access road with commercial signage at the driveway. Continue approx. 3/4 mile on the access road, past the mulch business and look for the pavilion.
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Q: Can you camp out over night
A: Yes, first come - first served.

Q: According to their Facebook they charge $5 per guest, but according to single tracks no fee is required. Can someone confirm how that works?
A: Never mind, they updated this page instead of answering my question. Still doesn't state if donations are mandatory to ride.