Hocking Hills Tourism Association
Hocking Hills: What To Do
Hocking Hills: What To Do

ATV, ORV and 4 Wheelers


The Wayne National Forest, in the Hocking Hills area, provides designated trails specifically for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), horses and mountain bikes. In 2005, more than 17,500 riders visited the Wayne National Forest’s motorized trail system making it Ohio’s largest ATV and off-highway motorcycle (OHM) trail provider. Discover an entire trail system deep in the heart of Wayne National Forest to enjoy your need for speed and adventure!

WHERE TO RIDE
The Wayne National Forest ATV trail in the Hocking Hills region is the Monday Creek ORV area, located in the Athens Ranger District. Trails are open for use from April 16 through December 14 each year. It can be accessed by four trail heads:

  • New Straitsville: on Highway 595, 2 miles south of New Straitsville
  • Dorr Run: follow signs off Highway 33, about 2 miles south of intersection Highway 595 and Highway 33; multiple trailheads.
  • Monday Creek Trail Head: on County Road 24 between Carbon Hill and Buchtel.
  • Long Ridge: off Highway 78, north of Buchtel, south of Murray City.

For a map and more information about Monday Creek ORV Area visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/recreation_sites/monday.html

Hocking Hills Nature Trails offers ATV rentals for qualified riders in the Wayne National Forest.  Beginners can get qualified at their Sauerkraut Rd. venue.  Reservations for Wayne Forest ATV rentals are required. Call 740-592-2500.


TRAIL PERMITS
In order to ride the trails a Trail Permit must be purchased. You can purchase a Wayne National Forest Trail Permit at any of these locations in Hocking Hills and Logan, Ohio areas:

Wayne National Forest HQ
13700 U.S. Rt. 33, Nelsonville
740-753-0101; Mon-Fri 8 – 4:30

Baymont Inn & Suites
12819 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan
740-385-1700; 7 days/week and 24 hours/day

Inn the Woods Campground
17250 Campbell Rd., Nelsonville
740-753-0500; Mon-Thurs 10 - 5; Fri-Sat 10-8; Closed Sunday

Nelsonville Crossroads
311 Canal St., Nelsonville
740-753-2306;  Mon-Sat 5:00 a.m. -11:30 p.m.; Sunday 6 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Outdoor Adventures
Motorcycles/ ATV 657 E. Canal St., Nelsonville
740-753-0033; Mon-Fri 10 - 7; Sat 10 - 5

Rocky Boots
45 Canal St., Nelsonville
740-753-3130; Mon-Sat 9  - 8; Sunday 10 - 6

William’s Camping
12771 Dawley Rd., Logan
740-753-3611; Hours Vary


For more Trail Permit System General Information visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/recreation_sites/trail_permits/trail_permit.html

NOTE: The Wayne National Forest (WNF) All-purpose Trail Permit is different from the State of Ohio APV registration sticker. Wayne National Forest's All-purpose Trail Permit may be purchased from any WNF district offices or local participating vendors listed above. The State of Ohio APV registration sticker, however, can only be obtained from Ohio BMV offices. Riders are required to obtain both the WNF trail permit and the State of Ohio APV registration sticker before riding WNF trails. 
Visit: http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/misc/APV.htm  for information on what you need to obtain an APV sticker.


RULES FOR WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne/recreation_sites/orv.html#Who%20can%20ride