State forest APV areas

The Ohio Department of Transportation received a $125,000 Formula Grant award on May 26, 2023 from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219).

The funding will support the construction and maintenance of approximately 10 miles of all-purpose vehicle trails on reclaimed strip mine land in Perry County, Ohio. Trail construction will involve installing an eight-foot wide trail corridor with erosion controls and drainage structures, as well as minor terracing. An additional two miles of existing trail will be maintained utilizing best management practices. The Recreational Trails Program provides funds to states to develop and maintain trails for both motorized and non-motorized recreational uses.

Project description

Perry all purpose vehicle property. Install and maintain 8-10 miles of all-purpose trail. The area is located on an UN-reclaimed strip mine. Trail construction will involve installing an eight-foot-wide trail corridor with erosion control measures and drainage structures. Minor terracing will be aggregate. Pike-maintain an existing additional two miles of trail utilizing best management practices.