Federal relay system for the deaf and hearing 

impaired: 

1-800-877-8339

website: www.fs.usda.gov/wayne

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Athens Ranger District

13700 U.S. Highway 33

Nelsonville, OH 45764

Phone: 740-753-0101

Wayne NF rules for riding

Off Highway Vehicles

Miles of Trail Available

 Monday Creek Trail System - 75 miles 

 Hanging Rock Trail System - 26 miles

 Pine Creek Trail System - 20 miles 

 Superior Trail System - 13 miles

Each of these trail systems is open to hikers, OHVs,

and mountain bikes. An off-highway vehicle (OHV)

is any all-terrain vehicle (ATV), utility vehicle or 

side-by-side (UTV) and off-highway motorcycle 

(OHM) that is 50 inches wide or less. Trails are 

marked with orange diamonds. If not marked, the 

trail is closed. All riders must stay on designated 

trails! Unauthorized riding will be ticketed.

Who Can Ride 

1. Those possessing a valid drivers license and a 

Wayne NF trail permit. 

2. OR... If the rider is under 16 years of age, they

 must be accompanied by a rider 18 years or older

who possesses a valid drivers license and a Wayne

NF trail permit.

3. OHVs (50 inches or less in width) with an Ohio

All-Purpose Vehicle (APV) registration, from the

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Out-of-state riders are required to get a temporary Ohio APV tag. 

4. All vehicles must have working brakes, an 

adequate muffler, and a spark arrestor; and if 

ridden at night, working lights on both the front 

and back.

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Ironton Ranger District

6518 State Route 93

Pedro, OH 45659

Phone: 740-534-6500

OHV trails are managed from two Wayne offices:

Forest

Service

FS-R9-XXX

03/2015

Wayne National Forest

Ride the Wayne
Buying a Trail Permit

Individuals should have a Wayne NF permit 

visibly displayed and stay on designated trails. 

Permits are sold to a specific individual and 

may be used for any number of machines. 

A map of the OHV trail areas is included with 

the purchase of a trail permit. Check with a 

permit vendor for current prices.

There are three types of permits:

Seasonal - Permit is good for the trail 

season: April 15th through December 15th 

3-day - Permit is good for any three-day 

ride. The dates are punched on the permit. 

A three-day period is defined as from midnight (12:01 am) of the first day to midnight 

of the third day (11:59 pm). 

Daily - Permit is good for a one-day ride 

(from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm). 

Permit Vendors:

Trail permits are available from any Wayne 

NF office, from a variety of local vendors, 

or online. A list of vendors is posted on the 

web at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/wayne under 

passes and permits. The Wayne NF offices 

take credit cards for permit purchases. 

When Can I Ride?

All three trail systems open on April 15th and 

close at midnight on December 15th. During 

that season you may ride any time but lights 

are required from 30 minutes after sunset until 

30 minutes before sunrise.

What do I need to know to be safe?

• All riders must wear eye protection and an 

approved ODOT helmet. Long pants, long 

sleeves, boots, and gloves are recommended. 

• In the interest of rider safety, no more than 

one rider per OHV is allowed, unless the 

vehicle was originally designed to carry passengers.

• Possession of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited within 100 feet of the centerline of 

the designated OHV trails, Company Road 

(FR 1985), Coe Road (FR 1980), FR 3602, 

Hanging Rock Road (FR 105), and Hanging 

Rock Spur Roads (FR 105-A, B, and C), as 

defined on the closure order map(s).

• Possessing alcohol is prohibited while 

operating an OHV or at and within 100 ft of 

cleared edge of an OHV trailhead.

• Follow posted rules for speed, weight, and 

vehicle width.

• Remember that trails are not one way. Be 

alert for riders coming in the other direction.

• Yield the right-of-way to hikers and mountain bikers. 

Can I hunt in the OHV trail areas?

• Firearms may not be discharged within 

150 yards of a trailhead, residence, or across 

trails or roads. 

• Wildlife may not be pursued or killed from 

a vehicle and a vehicles can’t be taken off 

trail to recover game.

• All guns must be unloaded and secured in a 

locked case when transporting.

• Target shooting is prohibited.

What about Emergencies?

If you have a serious emergency, call 911 or 

contact a Forest Service employee or volunteer. Information is posted at each trailhead 

about the nearest hospital and other contacts.

Where can I Camp or Park?

Several trailheads are provided for parking. 

Camping is allowed at these points as well, 

but their primary purpose is parking. Be 

considerate of others and do not block access 

to roads, trails, or trailheads. 

Information on private campgrounds in 

the Monday Creek area can be obtained by 

calling 1-800-HOCKING, 1-800-878-9767 

(Athens Co.), or 740-342-3547 (Perry Co.). 

For the other three areas call 740-377-4550 

(Lawrence Co.). 

No standing trees may be cut. Do not bring 

firewood from outside the area except USDA 

certified wood. A fire ring and 10-foot clearance is required around any fire. No bon fires 

are allowed. Check bulletin boards to ensure 

no fire bans are in effect. Extinguish your 

fire before leaving.

How Can I Help?

1. Pick up after yourself and others- leave the 

area cleaner than you found it. 

2. Report vandalism or hazards to the nearest 

district office - missing signs, unsafe conditions, suspicious vehicles, fallen trees, etc.

3. Adopt the Tread Lightly ethic (below). 

Encourage others to do so as well. 

4. No firewood may be brought onto the 

Wayne NF to curtail the emerald ash borer 

except USDA certified wood.

5. Consider volunteering for a work project as 

an individual or with a group.

Tread Lightly on the Wayne NF

Travel only where motorized vehicles are 

permitted. Stay on designated trails. 

Respect the rights of hikers, bicyclist, campers, and others to enjoy their activities.

Educate yourself by obtaining travel maps and 

regulations, comply with signs and barriers, 

and ask owners’ permission to cross private 

property. Learn the rules and follow them.

Avoid streams and wildlife. Do not run over 

trees and shrubs or cut across a switchback.

Drive responsibly to protect the environment.

Designated off-road vehicle trails 

are marked with orange diamonds. 

Colored dots designate trail corridors.

Informational symbols are displayed 

on posts at trail intersections or 

along trails. The top letters identify 

the trail area. In the next column is 

the difficulty rating and the direction 

referred to by the marker. This does 

NOT mean the trails are one-way.

Easiest More Difficult Most Difficult

Trail Difficulty Rating:

Trail Signage