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Overview - Welcome
Trails open to all uses April 1.
Wayne National Forest trails reopen to OHV, horseback, and mountain biking use on April 1st.
Follow our Recreation Conditions Report for all trails and site statuses for the 2022 season.
Welcome to Wayne National Forest
The Wayne National Forest is a patchwork of public land that covers over a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio. The Forest is divided into three units managed out of two Ranger District offices located in Nelsonville and Ironton, with a field office in Marietta.
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Know Before You Go
Features
Administrative Change #11
The Wayne National Forest has issued Administrative Change #11 for the 2006 Land and Resource Management Plan. Administrative changes are any changes to a national forest’s land and resource management plan (commonly referred to as the “forest plan”) that are not plan amendments.
Storied Hills: The Wayne National Forest
Dig a little deeper, look a little closer, and discover the stories of change, challenge, and resilience in this interactive map of the Wayne National Forest.
Spotlights
Trail & Recreation Site Modernization
We are developing proposals to expand and improve recreation access and facilities in the national forest and we want your feedback! Learn more about our proposals and how to submit feedback.
Sunny Oaks Project Information
The Sunny Oaks project intends to create young, brushy forests of oaks and hickories, increase forest resiliance, and contribute to local economies through commercial timber harvests.
Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System Partnership
A diverse and growing group of local residents and community leaders envision a nationally recognized mountain bike project as a means of elevating the region.
Current and Recent Projects in Analysis
Before certain activities can take place on the Wayne National Forest, we complete an analysis of the potential effects and involve the public.