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This is a challenging yet scenic trail and is already becoming a favorite of area mountain bikers.


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1.8

Miles

2.9

KM

Singletrack

906' 276 m

High

759' 231 m

Low

227' 69 m

Up

148' 45 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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Closed to mountain bikes from January 3, 2022 - March 31, 2022.

Need to Know

The main Baileys Trails access is from the Chauncey Park Trailhead. Access to the trails in the park is via wooden bridge across a small stream on the eastside of the park. To get to the park, take a left turn (westbound) off of Ohio State Route 13 onto West Bailey Rd, then a left turn onto the driveway about 100 yards up the road. Lost Marbles can be access from Salt Works Trail, which is accessible from the Chauncey Park Trailhead

Lost Marbles Trail can also be accessed from Wild Turkey trail where it crosses West Bailey Road. There is parking on the shoulder of the Southeast bound side of the road for 6 or more vehicles. To get to the "Turkey Crossing" trailhead drive about 1.8 miles on West Bailey Rd from the Chauncey-Dover Community Park.

Description

Lost Marbles Trail is an intermediate natural surface trail with tightly-banked switchbacks punctuated with pleasant scenic views of wetlands and surrounding hillsides. From Salt Works Trail, you'll start your descent to West Bailey Run, traveling through a recently abandoned powerline corridor and hugging the slopes above a beaver pond until you reach the stream, where you'll cross a bridge and start climbing up to Wild Turkey Trail.

Lost Marbles is named for a glass purple marble found at the old W.H. Hyde homestead during a minor archeological survey conducted to clear the trail corridor for construction. The purple marble was manufactured by the Navarre Glass Marble and Specialty Company in approximately 1904 and was likely owned by the child of a coal miner. It is purely a coincidence that this trail shares a name with the Athens-based Jackie O's Brewery's "Lost Marbles" New England IPA.

Note: there is a stream ford on this trail that has a ramped bank on one side. The crossing and earthen ramp may be slippery due to water in the streambed. Ride safe.

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view of beaver ponds and the old powerline right-of-way from Lost Marbles Trail
Dec 13, 2020 near Chauncey, OH
Beautiful trail!
Jul 14, 2020 near Chauncey, OH
Fantastic descent on Lost Marbles Trail.
Jun 25, 2020 near Chauncey, OH
The beginning of Lost Marbles Trail off of Wild Turkey Trail near West Bailey Rd. Note the can of Jackie O's Lost Marbles IPA hanging in the tree. The name is a coincidence, believe it or not.
Jun 25, 2020 near Chauncey, OH

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Aug 30, 2020
Sean Christopher
Great trail, first time on it. 3.6mi
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