Elm Trailhead
This trailhead is part of the Monday Creek OHV Trail System. The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This trail system, north of Nelsonville, provides approximately 75 miles of designated trails to off-highway vehicle riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Loading ramps are available at the New Straitsville and White Oak Trailheads.
General Information
Maps of the Monday Creek OHV Trail System can be found on out OHV Trail Maps page. Maps are also provided when you purchase a trail permit.
- 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.
- 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.
OHV riders require trail permit.
Getting There
Directions
From Columbus, take U.S. Hwy. 33 to State Route 595/Haydenville Exit. Turn right towards Haydenville, OH. Go through the town of Haydenville pass the sawmill to Twp. Rd 336. Take a left onto Twp. Rd 336 and travel approximately 670 feet to Company Road. Turn right on Company Road and travel 1.73 miles to Elm Trailhead. You will pass the Sycamore Trailhead on your way to Elm Trailhead. From Athens, take the second Nelsonville exit off U.S. Hwy. 33. Turn left and travel 0.75 miles to the roundabout on old Hwy. 33. Head north on old Hwy. 33 for approximately 4 miles to Twp. Rd 336. Follow the above directions to Company Road and Elm Trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
