Monday Creek OHV System

The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This trail system, north of Nelsonville, provides approximately 75 miles of designated trails to OHV riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Loading ramps are available at the New Straitsville and White Oak Trailheads.

Trailheads

General Information

Maps of the Monday Creek OHV Trail System can be found on our OHV Trail Maps page. Maps are also provided when you purchase a trail permit.

In the last few years, bridges have been upgraded to concrete or steel trail bridges. Additionally, vault toilets at the trailheads have been upgraded to meet accessibility requirements.

Trails are seasonally closed to off-highway vehicle and mountain bike use from winter to early spring. Visit our Recreation page to see seasonal open and close dates for the current year.
Day and night (with lights) access is permitted.
Open year-round for hiking.

Trail riding requires an OHV Trail Pass.

Wayne National Forest OHV Trail Permit required
State of Ohio APV Registration required
No vehicles greater than 50 inches wide allowed
Possession of alcohol is prohibited on the Wayne National Forest per Ohio’s Open Container Law.
Helmets and protective eye-wear required.
Passengers may ride only if vehicle is designed by manufacturer to carry passengers.

Address: 13700 US Highway 33 Nelsonville, OH 45764
Phone: (740) 753-0101
Hours: Open 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

This trail system has 8 trailheads. The New Straitsville Trailhead is located on SR 595, 2 mi. south of New Straitsville. To get to the Dorr Run OHV Area (5 trailheads), follow the signs at the two exits off US Hwy 33, SR 595 in Haydenville and the western Nelsonville exit to the roundabout. The Monday Creek Trailhead is on CR24 between Carbon Hill and Buchtel. The Long Ridge Trailhead is on SR 78, between Buchtel and Murray City.