Monday Creek OHV System

Greendale Connector, Greendale, Kacklemacker Loop, Bobcat trails Closure

The Wayne National Forest has closed the Greendale Connector Trail, the Greendale Trail, the Kacklemacker Loop Trail, and the Bobcat Trail in Ward and Green townships in Hocking County, Ohio, to ensure public safety during the implementation of a timber harvest.

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) trails in the Athens Ranger District, Wayne National Forest, described in detail below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Trails”):

Being on the Described Trails. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with Forest Service form FS-7700-48, Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order, specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED TRAILS

The Described Trails are in Hocking County, within Green and Ward Townships. The entirety of the listed Described Trails are closed:

Closed Trails:

Greendale Connector Trail (NFS Trail Number 1026),
Greendale Trail (NFS Trail Number 1032),
Kacklemacker Loop Trail (NFS Trail Number 1031),
Bobcat Trail (NFS Trail Number 1033).

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to ensure public safety during the implementation of timber harvest, trail maintenance and reconstruction on the Described Trails.

IMPLEMENTATION

This Order shall be in effect from May 6, 2026, at 1:00pm (EDT) through December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm (EDT), unless rescinded.
A map identifying the Described Trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/wayne/alerts
Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Contact the Athens Ranger District in Nelsonville, OH, (740) 753-0403, and Wayne National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Nelsonville, OH, (740) 753-0880, for more information about this Order.
This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in and on the same Described Trails.

The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This trail system, north of Nelsonville, provides approximately 75 miles of designated trails to OHV riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Loading ramps are available at the New Straitsville and White Oak Trailheads.

Trailheads

Fees

Requires OHV Trail Permit.

Rules

Wayne National Forest OHV Trail Permit required State of Ohio APV Registration required No vehicles greater than 50 inches wide allowed Possession of alcohol is prohibited on the Wayne National Forest per Ohio’s Open Container Law. Helmets and protective eye-wear required. Passengers may ride only if vehicle is designed by manufacturer to carry passengers.

Directions

This trail system has 8 trailheads. The New Straitsville Trailhead is located on SR 595, 2 mi. south of New Straitsville. To get to the Dorr Run OHV Area (5 trailheads), follow the signs at the two exits off US Hwy 33, SR 595 in Haydenville and the western Nelsonville exit to the roundabout. The Monday Creek Trailhead is on CR24 between Carbon Hill and Buchtel. The Long Ridge Trailhead is on SR 78, between Buchtel and Murray City.