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1.3 miles
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:18:43
Avg time
-273 ft
Altitude change
664 ft
Altitude min
957 ft
Altitude max
948 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance climb
4,980 ft
Distance down
1,129 ft
Distance flat
00:18:43
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Trace Trail Details
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Riding AreaStrouds Run State Park
Athens, Ohio -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#130873 in Mountain Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonNot wet weather friendly
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Most of the 1.2-mile long Trace Trail is in Strouds Run State Park, but 0.3 mile crosses Blair Preserve. The trail ascends gradually from east to west, paralleling Gillett Run. Parts of the trail tend to be muddy in the winter and after heavy rains.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 17 rides
- Last: May 31, 2026
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(39.345720, -82.066780)
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Nearby Trails
- Basswood Connector 394 ft
- Gillett Ridge Loop Trail 883 ft
- Cucumber Tree Trail 1,398 ft
- Pawpaw Connector 1,572 ft
- Connector To Cave 2,503 ft
Strouds Run State Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trace Trail
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Where is Trace Trail located?
Trace Trail is located in Strouds Run State Park, Athens, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Strouds Run State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.34572, -82.06678.
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How hard is Trace Trail?
Trace Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Trace Trail?
Trace Trail has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 664 ft to 957 ft.
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Is Trace Trail a point to point trail?
Trace Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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