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Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Located 70 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District is home to the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center. From here you can learn about all that the Wayne National Forest has to offer and plan your trip.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Offices open 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday- Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. Open 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday through the rest of the year. |
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
- Baileys Trail System
- Burr Oak Cove Campground
- Monday Creek OHV System
- Elm Trailhead
- Long Ridge Trailhead
- Monday Creek Trailhead
- New Straitsville Trailhead
- Red Oak Trailhead
- Scarlet Oak Trailhead
- Sycamore Trailhead
- White Oak Trailhead
- Monroe Outlook
- Rutherford Wetland
- Stone Church Horseback Riding System
- Old Stone Church Trailhead
- Stone Church Horse Camp
- Wildcat Hollow
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
- Monday Creek OHV System
- Elm Trailhead
- Long Ridge Trailhead
- Monday Creek Trailhead
- New Straitsville Trailhead
- Red Oak Trailhead
- Scarlet Oak Trailhead
- Sycamore Trailhead
- White Oak Trailhead
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area
Visitor Centers
Our offices are available to answer your questions and provide guides throughout the year.
| Hours of Operation: | Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
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Areas for Visitor Centers at Athens Ranger District - Athens Area