Picks Hike the Wildcat Wildcat Hollow Trail is a 15 mile trail that traverses upland forest country. Both trails will lead through tall pine forests, open meadows, quiet streams, rock outcroppings, and down old roads overlooking miles of beautiful landscape. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, forest songbirds and numerous reptiles and amphibians are likely to be seen along its route.
Wildflowers are abundant during spring and summer, and autumn colors are vibrant.
Bird watchers be sure and bring your binoculars. You can't discuss hiking in the Wayne without at least mentioning the North Country National Scenic Trail. The NCT threads its way for more than 4,000 miles across the northeast and upper midwest. In Ohio, much of the NCT follows the Buckeye Trail, Ohio's signature state trail. You'll find a 43 mile segment in the Athens ranger district, and a 41 mile segment in the Marietta ranger district.