Outdoor Science and Learning

There are many opportunities to view nature and wildlife in their natural habitat on the Wayne. The links below are to sites which may offer good opportunities to view nature and wildlife in their natural habitat.

Viewing Wildlife

There are many animals who call the Wayne National Forest home. If you walk softly you are likely to encounter many of these creatures in the Forest. Bring your binoculars. If you have an interest in bugs or amphibians the Wayne offices sell insect boxes and lens which allow children to closely examine these interesting life forms. Be sure to not harm these creatures and leave nothing but footsteps with your visit and take home only memories.

Viewing Plants

The Forest offers wildflower hikes occasionally and some trails have interpretive signage regarding plants that you may see along the route.  The flora on the Wayne is rich and diverse so we encourage you to stop at one of our offices and purchase a field guide to learn more about the many plants that make the Wayne a special place.

Viewing Scenery

The scenery is good in every season on the Wayne National Forest so we encourage you to come back in each season and bring your camera to enjoy the full beauty of the Wayne.

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Addis Mine and Botany Trails

The Addis Mine Trail is 0.7 miles starting at the Ironton Ranger Station and ending near Oak Hill Campground. It shares short segments with the Botany Trail and the Main Loop Vesuvius Horse Trail.…

Arabia Canoe Launch Site

Site Open

In late 2010, the Wayne National Forest Ironton Ranger District, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft, and the Symmes Creek Restoration Committee celebrated the opening…

Archer's Fork Loop Trail

This 14-mile loop trail may be the most scenic area on the entire Wayne National Forest. This rugged loop trail includes the Irish Run Natural Bridge, a rockshelter, and some outstanding scenery.The…

Baileys Trail System

The Baileys Trail System is located in the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District and managed by the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia. Currently, 26 miles of trail are on the ground and…

Balancing Rock Trailhead

Site Open

This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…

Bluegrass Trailhead

Site Open

This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…

Covered Bridge Scenic Byway

Site Open

The National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway follows State Route 26 from Marietta to Woodsfield, Ohio. For most of its length, it parallels the Little Muskingum River. The scenic byway traverses…

Covered Bridge Trail

The Covered Bridge Trail is a 5-mile trail located at Hune Bridge Campground and offers access from either campgrounds to the North Country Trail. The trail is open to mountain bike use from April 15…

Hune Bridge Campground

Site Open

Access the Hune Bridge Campground along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway (S.R. 26) in Washington County. The campground is located across the historic Hune Covered Bridge. The…

John's Creek Trailhead

Site Open

This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…