Overlanding the Wayne National Forest and Vinton County in Ohio

In this episode, we take an overlanding trip through southwestern Ohio. Our adventure takes us through Tar Hollow State Forest, Wayne National Forest, Zaleski Sate Forest, Hocking Hills State Park and the Vinton County unmaintained roads. While we were out, we also tried out the Bigfoot Bushcraft fire starter!
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  • @timpellett9701
    @timpellett97012 жыл бұрын

    I love it, “Let’s head for the good stuff.” “Yeah, that’s what we’re looking for!” Thanks for the ride!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @carlfields
    @carlfields Жыл бұрын

    Wow. That was impressive maneuvering. I'm so glad you guys were able to find a decent road to tackle here in Ohio. That looked like it was fun. Wishing you safe and happy travels.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We had a great time in Ohio.

  • @buckeyejeeper9996
    @buckeyejeeper99962 жыл бұрын

    This part of Ohio was once loaded with iron ore furnaces and was the world’s leading supplier of iron ore. There are many still standing around our home. I even have a book called “superior” which tells the story of this whole area and it’s iron ore days. It’s really neat and we have a lot of history of them in our history museum.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    We love stopping to see all the history.

  • @buckeyejeeper9996
    @buckeyejeeper99962 жыл бұрын

    So close 🤦‍♂️ lol, definitely gotta catch up on the next one !

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely!

  • @TwoFeatherChannel
    @TwoFeatherChannel2 жыл бұрын

    I like this new youtube format, I could smell those Bacon and Eggs cooking

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! What changes did you notice that you liked?

  • @TwoFeatherChannel

    @TwoFeatherChannel

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CoddiwompleOverland smellavision, I swear I could smell the Bacon and Eggs cooking while watching the video

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @robintidwell406
    @robintidwell406 Жыл бұрын

    Always great to meet up with you and that new addition Aspen cutest little dog ever !

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to meet up with you.

  • @Wklambert
    @Wklambert2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to stretch the suspension every now and again, lol. Looks like it handled like a dream.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    It did great! You just can't beat the capability and ride of a Clayton Offroad Suspension!

  • @MapMan44
    @MapMan442 жыл бұрын

    Great video per usual! You were so close to all the unmaintained roads when you stopped at Tar Hollow. At least you were able to hit Sowers and Macedonia. There are so many more trails right there (from mild to wild). Next time, get a county engineer road map at the courthouse in McArthur. I’ve studied that map for way more time than I care to admit! Eastern Vinton / Western Athens has more sights to see (King Hollow, Moonville, old furnaces, etc) but less serious trails. Hunters Camp is a great camp spot. Southern Vinton / Eastern Jackson has some gems around Buckeye Furnace too. Glad you traveled up on our turf. Can’t wait to hit the KY trails later this year in our XJ. Keep up the great work.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. We are definitely going to get back up there this year.

  • @jeffpryor8670

    @jeffpryor8670

    Жыл бұрын

    MapMan44, sounds like you know the area quite well. I’m looking to venture down that way with my 4, 6, and 15 year old boys to tackle some of those unmaintained roads and do some dispersed camping. If you’re on Facebook feel free to add me. I would love to pick your brain for a little info on the area! Name is Jeff Pryor and I’m up in Ashland, Ohio. Thanks!

  • @GULIVERSOFFROAD
    @GULIVERSOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

    just down the road from here i found the allison road trail as well thank you very much

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @lucasleach80
    @lucasleach80 Жыл бұрын

    Great video , those trails are my local stomping grounds here around Vinton county and recognized all of the locations . Pretty cool , thank you for always posting good videos that are family friendly

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for following along.

  • @TheWoodworker4u
    @TheWoodworker4u2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. My wife and I live here in the Hocking Hills. We live 7 mins from the Old Man's Cave. Not much off roading, but a nice area for sure. Let us know the next time you are up this way. We will bring the JL and come ride along. We added a Hiker Trailer this past year to take on adventures like this.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We do plan on getting back up there. Just not sure when.

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack3682 жыл бұрын

    Love d those mural! I wish folks would get together and do that on all walls and bridges nationwide...there are tons of artists out there! Looked like a great trip! Thanks!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    We loved the murals also.

  • @lowspeedhighdrag
    @lowspeedhighdrag Жыл бұрын

    Quite the well configured, equipped and capable rig you have there. Enjoyed the video. We’re not far from Vinton County. My truck’s not anywhere near as capable, so we’re going to look for less aggressive trails and roads.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Some of our favorite areas have been on gravel roads.

  • @OverlandPNW
    @OverlandPNW2 жыл бұрын

    Some fun looking trails. Those deep ruts can be tricky!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes they can. It was alot of fun.

  • @jamessteiner8047
    @jamessteiner80472 жыл бұрын

    What a great idea. I heard a chucks will widow (bird) in the background.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. The chucks will widows were everywhere there great background music.😁

  • @darksideemt
    @darksideemt2 жыл бұрын

    Even though it didn't totally go as planned, it still looked like a good adventure. Safe travels

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @GULIVERSOFFROAD
    @GULIVERSOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

    thank you i finally found old sowers road

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it!

  • @WoodfordsBest
    @WoodfordsBest2 жыл бұрын

    😲 it's so beautiful! I've never been there,but,would enjoy it greatly.great job.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @KJsProjects
    @KJsProjects2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you guys had fun, although I feel as you missed out on quite a few hidden gems. If you want to go back let me know as I'm from Vinton County and currently in Chillicothe. I would be happy to take you on the unmaintained township roads. You do need to be careful as some trails are fine, some are private property. I wouldn't recommend wheeling alone and while you have a very capable rig, you never know what you will get into. Also Mama Renee's is a good local place, but our favorite is the Lake Hope Lodge. It's the best place to eat in Vinton County.

  • @invictuscenturion8468
    @invictuscenturion84682 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you in Ohio.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @daveoffroad7396
    @daveoffroad73962 жыл бұрын

    Great job Coddi..!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bennie873
    @bennie873 Жыл бұрын

    Love it. You were in some of our stomping grounds!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, cool area

  • @TheHikeChoseMe
    @TheHikeChoseMe2 жыл бұрын

    my home territory! my family lives in Ironton. i grew up in the tri state. was just there this week actually.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're going to try to get back to that area.

  • @bobwolfe4190
    @bobwolfe41908 ай бұрын

    We ride down there all the time in vinton county come ride with the backroad mizfits sometime we can show you a lot of cool trails down there

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    8 ай бұрын

    That would be great!

  • @WolfOverland
    @WolfOverland2 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to have to get me some of that fire starter. I like how small it is! I normally bring a fire log. your method will save space. Love that flex from your suspension! my stock Rubicon suspension on the 2022 eco diesel jt is horrible!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    We were impressed with the fire starter. Thanks for the compliment on the flex.

  • @hatchetjackphillips
    @hatchetjackphillips2 жыл бұрын

    Good video. Spend a lot of time in Vinton and Gallia Counties during hunting season. Those unimproved county roads can be pretty sketchy in certain places. If you get the chance check out the Outdoor Drama Tecumseh near Chillicothe.Mama Renee’s is a good restaurant. Jimbo’s in South Bloomingville is a good place to hit too.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    We will definitely check out some of these when we get back that way.

  • @larryr.burfield1893

    @larryr.burfield1893

    Жыл бұрын

    JimBo’s is great! Only open Thursday-Sunday Home Tavern in Logan is awesome. Breakfast Lunch and dinner. Fair prices too, locals mostly, not a tourist place

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to know.

  • @1T1ME
    @1T1ME2 жыл бұрын

    Very capable rig there and some pretty technical stuff toward the end there. Looks like a blast but one of the first rules of wheeling is, don’t wheel alone. Definitely drop that psi sooner. Look forward to seeing your next adventure.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the compliments. I understand the reasoning behind not wheeling alone as I have already defended my position on here in a previous comment. We had aired down to what the trail needed. The additional air down that was shown was the loose height.

  • @kennethcurtis1856

    @kennethcurtis1856

    Жыл бұрын

    I'l make sure to call you for my next off road adventure.

  • @JLStreetDoc
    @JLStreetDoc Жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I live in Ohio, about an hour ish from where you were. Been looking for some good spots to take the Jeep for some overlanding.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    We are hoping to get back that way soon.

  • @TheDiesel_JLU
    @TheDiesel_JLU5 ай бұрын

    Hadenville is 25 mins from me, if you make back this way, I can show you some back roads and more history rich areas

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    5 ай бұрын

    That would be great! Thanks.

  • @WeekendWanderersOverland
    @WeekendWanderersOverland2 жыл бұрын

    AEP Jessie owens free campsites are not too far.. 1600 miles of trans Ohio trail and hundreds of other miles of routes are mapped. I shared all mine on GAIA this winter. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to talk with you at MOORE but I did get some patches!!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @larryr.burfield1893
    @larryr.burfield1893 Жыл бұрын

    You were on my road in Hocking Hills! Contact me next time and I’ll show you where the tourists can’t go!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    That would be great!

  • @Conniesblowupdoll
    @Conniesblowupdoll Жыл бұрын

    I spent several years maping all of Vinton's unmaintained road. You could spend a week down there and still have unmaintained roads.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what we have heard.

  • @ericgallagan946
    @ericgallagan9464 ай бұрын

    I have lived in Ohio my entire life. Grew up in Logan (Hocking Hills region - now overrun with tourists, wouldn’t recommend). One thing about campgrounds in Ohio is that they usually have poorly kept bathrooms/showers but they always charge quite a bit for campsites. Pretty much every state outside of Ohio that I have camped at has had better facilities and charged less.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @JSTIVISON64
    @JSTIVISON643 ай бұрын

    Can you show me a few spots near haydenville lol bc i live on 93s and cant find any of these killer trails

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    3 ай бұрын

    All of our tracks are available on our Patreon patreon.com/CoddiwompleOverland?Link&

  • @justjeepin
    @justjeepin2 жыл бұрын

    I used to go there really often just beware, there's some trails that belong to the power company and you will get tickets if caught. Half our club got tickets. Which was a shame because the no trespassing sign was only on the side that we exited! We quit going after the incident which was a shame as it was a fairly easy (stock vehicle) set of trails for beginners.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. We will definitely make sure we are where we are allowed to be.

  • @AronnPalmer
    @AronnPalmer2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like they're a few of us that watch Coddiwomple and live near Vinton .. or in Vinton Co.... definitely should hit us up and get a group together....

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely contact us at contact@coddiwomple-overland.com or on Facebook or Instagram and will put something together.

  • @AronnPalmer

    @AronnPalmer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, It's a bummer half of everything you ran into was ATV only or blocked...but great content though.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, the other part was making sure we were hitting the legal county roads. We are only an hour and half away.

  • @AronnPalmer

    @AronnPalmer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice! We are about 2 hours.. but only because there isn't an easy way to get there from us...

  • @TheReslers
    @TheReslers11 ай бұрын

    Where was the putt putt golf course at 3:26?

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    11 ай бұрын

    Tar Hollow State Park

  • @OhioFrontier
    @OhioFrontier2 жыл бұрын

    Man, wish I would have known I'd have met up with you guys

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're going to get back up that way after we get back from Arizona/ Utah in June.

  • @jackrichards7373
    @jackrichards737321 күн бұрын

    Can you provide a basic route you took, roads & routes.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    20 күн бұрын

    You can find all of our tracks on our patreon patreon.com/CoddiwompleOverland?Link&

  • @JSTIVISON64
    @JSTIVISON643 ай бұрын

    Sir may I ask do you remember what road you took to get to that water trail an off road trails you guys were at in MacArthur?

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    3 ай бұрын

    All of our tracks are available on our Patreon patreon.com/CoddiwompleOverland?Link&

  • @jeffmorris739
    @jeffmorris7392 жыл бұрын

    Great video but I found myself thinking that you were out there alone what would you do if something happened. There are times I wheel alone but I will limit myself to places I know well and I have a 2 meter ham radio with the local repeaters programed into it. I know that wasn't what you all had planned at all with your friends having to go home. I would have done it too most likely but I would have been anxious.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yes we were out alone. But we were never in a situation that I didn't feel comfortable with. If something had went bad, we always carry 2 very advanced first aid kits. As far as calling for help, most of the trip we had cell signal, I also am a ham operator with 2 and 70 meter capabilities with all of the local repeater info at hand. In addition to that several people at home knew where we were by using the 360 app and lastly we always have our SPOT device with us. Being in the professions that we are in, we always plan for the worst and hope for the best!

  • @samsanderson7159
    @samsanderson71592 жыл бұрын

    I've been curious about the unmaintained roads in that area. We live about 3 hours north of there. I've been having a hard time finding any maps that show where those roads are.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    They were tough to find. We found the route on a Ohio Jeep Forum.

  • @WeekendWanderersOverland

    @WeekendWanderersOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Transohio trail

  • @Morninggiggle
    @Morninggiggle Жыл бұрын

    wanted to see if you might have gpx file for this ride im sorta local to the area but haven't made this ride yet

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    We do not have tracks for Vinton Co. Or I would email them to you.

  • @JEEP-N-DIRT
    @JEEP-N-DIRT2 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff man. That's the sort of thing I want to promote for my channel (jeepNdirt). East coast wheeling. We need more folks just looking around in their own backyard for stuff like this. With gas prices high, folks need to know they don't have to travel west for the big stuff. Just look around, places like AOP, Windrock, and many others not to mention all the National Forrest areas. Keep it coming. Can't wait to come across you guys sometime. God Bless you.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, so much history in the East. Hope to see you out on the trail.

  • @bennie873
    @bennie873 Жыл бұрын

    You talk about Kelly needing a hood monkey, you need a camera monkey to jump out and run ahead and behind to get those cool shots! I hope you go back and pick Deb up instead of making her run to catch up! 😀

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    She definitely does need a hood monkey. Sometimes we back up but alot of time she is walking it.

  • @spencermorrow2899
    @spencermorrow2899 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get that big light lamp?

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    That is the www.devosoutdoor.com/products/lightranger Let them know that you seen it here!

  • @jeffpryor8670
    @jeffpryor8670 Жыл бұрын

    Can I ask which camp site you got? I’m looking in the Tar Hollow website and all they’re giving is a bunch of different camp spot numbers. Your spot is perfect and I want to reserve it for this Summer. Any info is greatly appreciated!

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    We were in campsite 90

  • @debbiereed6693

    @debbiereed6693

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a nice shelter across from this site.

  • @jeffpryor8670

    @jeffpryor8670

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CoddiwompleOverland very much appreciated! Thank you for the reply. I love watching your videos.

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them. Thanks for watching!

  • @GULIVERSOFFROAD
    @GULIVERSOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

    do you think a 38 inch tire would be ok on that trail?

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, we did it easily on 37's

  • @paulmarshall7328
    @paulmarshall732823 күн бұрын

    I wouldn't consider 45 minutes of wheeling "overlanding".

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    23 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @The_Riggs_Rage
    @The_Riggs_Rage2 жыл бұрын

    You can disperse at usfs trail heads in Ohio. Apparently, we are one of the few states that allow that. I understand that pain though. We hit Vinton and Tar hollow all the time. What trails you hit in Vinton?

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we noticed you could camp at the trail heads.

  • @Conniesblowupdoll

    @Conniesblowupdoll

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have wheeled Vinton county you would know the trials as you watch the video. I have them all mapped out

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @makmakkeromotovlog2378
    @makmakkeromotovlog23782 жыл бұрын

    I like the way you vlog! But you need to stay a little bit longer from cooking Ang focusing to your Jeep. Thanks

  • @CoddiwompleOverland

    @CoddiwompleOverland

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your input.