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Recreation Opportunities

A man rides a mountain bike up a hill.
The Wayne National Forest has trails managed for mountain bikes in the Athens and Marietta Units of the Athens Ranger District. Mountain bikes are…
Photo of a Bicycle
Rock climbing is permitted on Wayne NF land. However, the highwalls and rocks on the Wayne are not always stable or safe so we do not recommend this…
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There are approximately 300 miles of trails open to hiking and backpacking on the Wayne National Forest. The Forest has options for all types of…
Horses at trailhead
The Wayne National Forest has 79 miles of horse trails available to ride. Each of the trail systems allows for camping and some have specific camping…
hunter with bow
Nestled among the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, the Wayne National Forest offers over 500 acres of ponds and lakes open to public…
OHV Riders
As the largest off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system in Ohio, The Wayne is known for its premier OHV trails. The Wayne National Forest provides some…
Viewing wildlife
There are many opportunities to view nature and wildlife in their natural habitat on the Wayne. The links below are to sites which may offer good…
Dolans picnic
Picnicking is a relaxing activity on the Wayne National Forest and several areas are available either for family or group picnicking. Click on the…
Fall Colors
There is some amazing scenery on the Wayne National Forest - bring your binoculars and your camera and drive our roads and see it for yourself!
boat on lake vesuvius
There are ample opportunities to enjoy the lakes and rivers on the Wayne National Forest.Â