Reroute between Points 23 and 27
- Date Posted
- Jan 6, 2024
- Section
- New Straitsville
- Chapter
- Little Cities of the Forest Chapter
This trail update applies to the November 2018 New Straitsville map with previous Map Updates dated 10/2019 and 06/2023 having been applied, and affects Point 23 to Point 27. 3 separate trail reroutes were opened with the net effect of avoiding some deeply rutted service roads and bridle trail, moving the BT much closer to the NCNST Trailhead/parking area on T190, and reducing the New Straitsville section’s total length by 1.6 miles. For CW Points 27 and higher subtract 1.6 mi. For CCW Points 23 and lower subtract 1.6 mi. The new values are: Total Length: 60.6 mi, Off-road Length: 36.9 mi, Proportion: 60.9%. The new section-point descriptions are as follows:
CW 41.5 N | CCW 19.1 SW | Point 23 | Entrance to Old Stone Church Traihead
Exit Old Town Rd (C38). Enter Old Stone Church Traihead on drive. Go to N end of loop drive. Follow BT on bridle trail for 1.4 miles heading N and then generally NW before turning S where bridle trail connects to a service road [39.616872 N, 82.263613 W]. Follow service road for approx. 0.32 mi and come to a 4x4 post. Turn S onto another service road. Note- these service roads are Stone Church Horseback Riding System trails. Follow this for 140ft then go SE onto hiker-only trail, 39.613718 -82.265296, continue 0.2 miles SE until reaching a junction with T190.
CW 43.6 S | CCW 17.0 N | Point 24 | Stone steps at T190 road crossing
Proceed across T190 on hiker-only trail which goes W and S for 0.31 miles until it rejoins service road/bridle trail at a 4x4 post 39.609108, -82.266333. Continue SW on footpath that descends before turning N on an abandoned road just above wetlands associated with Salt Run. After 0.8 miles at 39.614842, -82.272561 arrive at T190. Proceed across T190 onto hiker-only trail that continues for 0.17 miles N then turns W and rejoins T190 at a creek crossing.
CW 44.9 W | CCW 15.7 E | Point 25 | T190 Bridge over Salt Run
Continue SW on T190 for 190ft then turn N onto hiker-only trail into woods, proceed 270ft until junction with Stone Church Long Loop bridle trail. Take a sharp turn to SW on the bridle trail and continue for 0.18 miles back down to T190. Cross T190 and continue S on bridle trail. After 0.12 miles turn W onto ATV road. After 160ft turn SW as bridle trail continues uphill. This stretch comes out of woods into pastureland, and after 0.4 mi arrives at a junction, 39.614910, -82.282442 with a spur trail. The main BT continues straight here; you are at Pt 26. Note: This spur trail goes NW for 0.16 miles and ends at the North Country National Scenic Trail trailhead/grass parking area at 39.615987 , -82.285180, which is on the T190 road.
CW 45.7 SW | CCW 14.9 E | Point 26 | NCNST Trailhead Spur Trail
A sign marks the beginning of the spur trail that goes NW for 0.16 miles and ends at the North Country National Scenic Trail trailhead/grass parking area at 39.615987, -82.285180. This parking area is on T190. The main BT continues past the spur trail junction W then SW for 0.55 mi where it meets the hiker-only Imhoff Preserve trail at 39.610543,-82.287398. Continue S, after 0.35 mi cross an intermittent stream. Ascend across an old township road T242 (0.11 mi). Continue on this trail as it meanders and undulates into the valley of Dan’s Run.
CW 47.7 NNW | CCW 12.9 ENE | Point 27 | BT at T305
Note: this description remains the same as in the 10/28/19 map update. Location: 39.60084, -82.29453. Continue NNW on footpath that will ford Dan’s Run (250ft) and cross an old logging road (150ft). After 0.2 mi at a 3-way trail intersection, pass a footpath that exits W to BTA’s Imhoff Preserve Campsite. After 0.45 mi, reach a dirt road (T241) with space for parking 2 vehicles on a very short drive off the E side of the road. Turn NNW onto T241 and continue on road. After 1.0 mi, reach Dutch Ridge Rd (C7). Join Dutch Ridge Rd and head SW.
