# Wayne National Forest

**Location:** Nelsonville, OH | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 75+ miles

**GPS:** 39.4534, -82.2345

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** April - November

Ohio's only national forest offers Appalachian hill trails through hardwood forests. Rocky creek crossings, steep ridgeline roads, and spectacular fall foliage in southeastern Ohio's hill country.

**Region:** Midwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.3/5

**Highlights:** Only OH national forest, Appalachian hills, Creek crossings, Fall foliage, Ridge roads

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Buckeye Ridge Camp (Logan, Ohio)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/ohio/buckeye-ridge-camp)
- [Sycamore Bend Camp (Logan, Ohio)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/ohio/sycamore-bend-camp)

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/wayne-forest-oh