Welcome to Rust Belt Revival Trail Coalition
Putting the Youngstown, Ohio area on the MTB map.
Creating opportunities to promote, learn and grow the sport of mountain biking.
Volunteer-Built Mountain Bike Trails in Northeast Ohio
Rust Belt Revival Trail Coalition (RBRTC) is a volunteer-run chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), based in the Youngstown, Ohio area.
We build, maintain and advocate for mountain bike trails across the Mahoning Valley and surrounding counties. Our volunteers look after the singletrack at Lake Milton State Park and Beaver Creek State Park, working with Ohio State Parks so riders of every skill level have somewhere great to ride close to home.
Everything we do depends on people: riders who show up to trail days with rakes and loppers, share trail conditions, welcome new riders and help the sport grow. Whether you have been riding for years or are thinking about your first mountain bike, you are welcome here.
Where We Ride
Our crews focus on two state park trail systems, each with a very different personality. Start with the overview on Our Trails, or dive into the detailed guides below.
Lake Milton State Park
About 10 miles of twisty, flowing singletrack near Craig Beach, with bermed turns, bench-cut hillsides and short, punchy climbs. A welcoming trail for newer riders and a fast loop for experienced ones.
Beaver Creek State Park
Steeper, technical and scenic trails in the Little Beaver Creek valley near East Liverpool, best suited to intermediate and advanced riders.
Check Trail Conditions
Trails change with the weather. Check our Facebook group and Trailforks before you drive out, and give muddy trails time to dry after heavy rain.
Check out our Facebook Group for discussion with our community, trail conditions and upcoming events! Events are also posted on our Events page.
Facebook Group – RBRTC
Get Involved
Trails do not build themselves. Here are three easy ways to help keep mountain biking growing in the Youngstown area.
Become a Member
Join RBRTC through the IMBA Local program. Your membership supports trail building, maintenance and advocacy on your close-to-home trails.
Volunteer on a Trail Day
No experience needed. Help clear, repair and build trail alongside friendly, experienced volunteers, then go ride what you built.
Donate
Gifts of any size help pay for tools, materials and the day-to-day work of keeping local trails open and rideable.
Trail Guides & Tips from Our Blog
Practical advice for riding, volunteering and caring for Northeast Ohio's trails.
Lake Milton Mountain Bike Trail: A First-Timer's Guide
Where to park, what the twisty, mostly rock-free singletrack feels like, who it suits and how to have a great first ride at Lake Milton State Park.
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Beaver Creek State Park Mountain Biking: What to Know Before You Ride
Which trails are open to bikes, how technical the riding is, hunting-season safety and planning tips for the Little Beaver Creek valley.
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Mountain Biking for Beginners in Northeast Ohio
The bike, gear and core skills you need for your first trail rides, plus how to pick a beginner-friendly trail near Youngstown.
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