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Brookside Mountain Bike Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brookside Mountain Bike Trail Head's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Brookside Mountain Bike Trail Head
Brookside West MTB trails, Ashland Ohio, have taken a giant leap forward over the past 7 months. There's something challenging for all levels of riders with ride around features and jumps to the already existing single track trails, its sure to get your heart rate up one way or another.
Trail is very new. Don't judge too early. lots of potential. A few seasons of riding and this place will be talked about for miles. Keep up the good work.
Terrific MTB trail right in the city! This is definitely a real MTB course in our own backyard and an efficient use of space coming in around 3 miles
Trail conditions & character
“Great place for beginners to ride but with enough challenges and technical spots for all!”
Plan your run at Brookside Mountain Bike Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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