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| STARK COUNTY BRIDLE TRAILS |
| Name of trail: QUAIL
HOLLOW STATE PARK Location of trail: 13480 Congress Lake Rd NE in Hartville, Ohio Directions from nearest main route: From Rt 619 east of Rt 43 in Hartville take Prospect (at traffic light) north (turns into Congress Lake Rd) to Park. Can also access off of Rt 224 east of Rt 43 going south on Pontius following signs. Trail Land Manager: Quail Hollow State Park – 330-877-6652, www.ohiostateparks.org Emergency phone numbers: 911 or Hartville Fire Dept 330-877-9328 or Sheriff 330-430-3800 Trail description: Most trails are wide, mowed, and flat Type of trail : in some areas, the trails are shared by hikers and bicyclists – most of the bridle trails are separate for horses only. Trail surface: Good in most places - groomed Normal trail condition: Good Trail condition during winter/wet weather: some areas are in “muck” so might be muddy Length of trail: about 7 miles Trailhead parking description: Area for horse trailers in parking area – possibly 4 to 5 Trailhead horse facilities: parking – hitching posts Trailhead human facilities: portable toilet, picnic area Unique /scenic trail features: trail winds thru pine trees, wooded area and open meadows Trail hazards: stay on trail in swampy areas Trail rating: Easy – Level or gently sloping terrain; consistent groomed surface; wide trail surface; shallow or no water crossings |
| Name of trail: TRI-CO HORSE TRAILS Location of trail: East Sparta, Ohio Directions from nearest main route: I-77 to Exit 99 at Fohl Road, go east about 1 mile to Dueber Ave. SW, turn south for 4 miles to Downing St. SW, turn east to horse camp on right (about ¼ mile) Trail Land Manager: Trail Master 330-879-9707, Tri-County Horseman’s Association, Emergency Phone Numbers: 911 or Pike Township Fire 330-866-9211 or Sheriff 330-430-3800 Trail description: Trails cross roads, creeks, and private property. Many trails on Muskingum Watershed property – swampy areas – can be muddy in wet weather Type of trail : Mostly bridle Trail surface: dirt – rocky – can be muddy in wet weather – some hills & woods Normal trail condition: some areas are wet and muddy Trail condition during winter/wet weather: very muddy Length of trail: 4 different trail loops that are about 12-15 miles each Trailhead parking description: Great, plenty of parking around circular drive on about 5 or more acres. Trailhead horse facilities: overnight camping available, water, and picket lines Trailhead human facilities: water, outhouses, shelter and kitchen facilities Unique /scenic trail features: Eating places on each of the 4 trails in the towns. Green trail takes you on the towpath into Zoar, Ohio. Trail hazards: Some areas are in the swamp – must stay on the trail. Trail rating: Moderate – Rolling to hilly terrain; short steeper slopes; water crossings; irregular trail surface; narrower trail surface Challenging – Steeper hills; unimproved trail surface; deeper water crossings; wider water crossings; boggy areas Comments: The 4 trail systems are: ORANGE – goes north passing Cricket Valley Rodeo area and Springwood Valley Golf Course where there are hitching posts and you are welcome at the Club House to purchase food and drinks. BLUE – goes north with orange trail and then divides off and goes east into the town of East Sparta. Hitching posts are located at the Town Pump Tavern where meals can be purchased. RED – goes west and south to Bolivar where there are plenty of eating-places. Hitching posts are at the McDonalds (must follow part of the green trail to get to McDonalds.) GREEN – this scenic trail goes off the red trail into Bolivar, follow signs to cross the I77 bridge to the east side of the interstate. The trail then follows along the east side of I77 where you then get on the Towpath Trail (Ohio to Erie Canal) that will take you into Zoar. You can also continue past Zoar on the Towpath to Rt 800 in Zoarville and to Camp Tuscazoar (the old Boy Scout Camp) where there are horse trails available to ride. At Camp Tuscazoar they ask you to sign in so they know you are there. |
| Name of trail: Congressman
Ralph Regula Towpath Trail
(Ohio-to-Erie Canal) Location of trail: Western part of Stark County – Canal Fulton/Massillon/Navarre Directions from nearest main route: Go to www.starkparks.com for directions to the Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail Trailheads. See Explore the Parks; Trails; Ralph Regula Towpath Trail. Trail Land Manager: Stark County Park District, Emergency Phone Numbers: 911 or Stark County Park District 330-477-3552, Trail description: Limestone wide path on Towpath Type of trail : Multi-use, hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horses Trail surface: Limestone Normal trail condition: Excellent Trail condition during winter/wet weather: Excellent Length of trail: About 25 miles going from Summit County towards Tuscarawas County Trailhead parking description: Several parking areas for horse trailers along route. Good parking in Navarre and in Bolivar. See Stark Park Web Site for details. Trailhead horse facilities: None Trailhead human facilities: Portable toilets Unique /scenic trail features: Historical route of Ohio-to-Erie Canal Trail hazards: Bicyclists! Road crossings. Trail rating: Easy – Level or gently sloping terrain; consistent groomed surface; wide trail surface; shallow or no water crossings Comments: Horses are not permitted on section of trail in Massillon. Just north of Massillon you can pick up the “leg” of another trail going towards Dalton. |