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MetroParks Mountain Biking Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 220 Google reviews · Running trail in Dayton, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from MetroParks Mountain Biking Area'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.
Mountain biking area with trails of varying difficulty levels and a public restroom.
What runners say about MetroParks Mountain Biking Area
“Clean bathrooms and a drinking fountain that's usually working, large parking lot, handicap accessable.”
“Trails are clearly marked and there's a restroom at the parking lot.”
I go and move away from my hometown area, and come back to find this awesome place was created while I was away. I had heard about this place from my parents, but I for some absent-minded reason never thought to come here on a weekend or holiday when visiting.
This place is amazing! It offers something for anyone steady on a bike...beginner loop, easy loop, technical elements alongside every trail! Don't want to jump the log, take a quick jog around and you're back in business! Trails are one way for safety and clearly marked every so often.
We were really glad to find this place so close to our home. There is something here for everyone, regardless of skill level. The trails are very well maintained and fun to ride.
This is my home trail system as I live nearby. It’s pretty fun and a lot of technical riding to be had on a few trails. I wish they had better drainage because it will be washed out for several days after some rain. Very hit and miss. I also don’t understand some of the berms on Hilltop flow.
Trail conditions & character
“As far as the details to keep aware, the top would be that most all of the single-track trails are two way, with I believe the only exception being the Hilltop Flow.”
“Clean bathrooms and a drinking fountain that's usually working, large parking lot, handicap accessable.”
“There was even an older senior couple getting some trail time in at the easy difficulty Hilltop Flow loop.”
“I am still building my skills from being able to traverse all the intermediate level stuff faster.”
“Clean bathrooms and a drinking fountain that's usually working, large parking lot, handicap accessable.”
“Clean bathrooms and a drinking fountain that's usually working, large parking lot, handicap accessable.”
Plan your run at MetroParks Mountain Biking Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitemetroparks.org
- Phone+1 937-277-4374
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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