Wayne National Forest – Wildcat Hollow Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Wayne National Forest – Wildcat Hollow Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Ohio |
| Nearby Town: | Corning |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Corning, Ohio, head east out of town on Waterworks Road Southeast for approximately 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Irish Ridge Road Southeast and after approximately 0.5 miles, the parking lot for the Monroe Overlook will be on the right. The Wildcat Hollow trailhead can be accessed by walking back north on Irish Ridge Road for short a distance. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 15.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Monroe Overlook Parking Lot |
| Trails Used: | Wildcat Hollow Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Wayne National Forest Athens Ranger District 13700 US Highway 33 Nelsonville, Ohio (740) 753-0101 https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wayne/recreation/recarea/?recid=6228 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The Wildcat Hollow Trail consists of an upper 15-mile loop, which is good for backpacking, and a five-mile lower loop, which is good for day hikes. This particular hike consisted of a two-day clockwise traverse of the upper loop, which includes sections of beautiful pine forests, open meadows, meandering streams, and rock outcroppings. This link provides a nice description of the trail: https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/regions/eastern/WildcatHollow/index.shtml |
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