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Richland Furnace State Forest

Monday, April 01, 2013
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Alt Names Richland Furnace ATV Area
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION
This historic state forest offers about 10 miles of trails that wind through a deep forest setting. Flint outcrops that were once used by Native Americans and an old iron furnace that is about 150 years old can be seen along the trail. Camping is prohibited and jeeps and 4WD vehicles are not permitted on the OHV trails. This trail system is open from April 1 - November 30.  Trail Map...  Directions...  Nearby Trails...  
LOCATION
Nearest City Wellston, OH
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 From: Wellston, OH
1) Take SR-327 north about 5 miles
2) Turn right CR-32, continue .8 miles
3) Veer left at fork, continue about 1 mile.
4) Staging area is on the right.
TYPE OF AREA
Area Trail
Land State Forest
QUALITY
Rating Rating        
Recommended Stay Full Day
REGULATIONS
Permit Required No Ohio APV Tag
Dates Open April 1 - November 30
Spark Arrestor Yes A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit Yes
Night Riding No open half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes No Restriction
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs No Restriction maximum 50"
UTVs No Restriction maximum 50"
4x4s (registered) Prohibited
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies Prohibited
Bicycles No Restriction
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction Not Recommended
Camping Prohibited
Campfires Prohibited
Law Enforcement
Insurance *Disclaimer: RiderPlanet recommends that all riders obtain motorcycle insurance or ATV / UTV insurance before visiting any of the locations depicted.
Comment OHVs must not have an engine displacement greater than 40 horsepower
FEES
Parking ($0.00)
Entry ($0.00)
Riding ($0.00)
Camping
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
CONTACTS
Contact Info Richland Furnace State Forest
345 Allen Ave.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1596
www.ohiodnr.com
Contact Info Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
www.bmv.ohio.gov
Comment ATV/motorcycle registration info
WEATHER FORECAST
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TERRAIN
Square Miles 3
Miles Of Trail 10
Climate Type Forest
Elevation 750 to 900 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard Pack The trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
Sand This trail has no sandy areas.None
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has little dust on typical days.Little
Rocks This trail has some rocks.Some
Trees The trail has almost all trees.All
Steep Hills This trail has some steep hills.Some
Small Jumps This trail has no small jumps.None
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has few berms.Few
Single Track This state forest has no single track trails.None
Roads This state forest has no roads.None
Intersections This trail has few intersections.Few
Rider Traffic The state forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain Novice This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain Amateur This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain Expert This trail has some expert terrain.Some
GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES
First Aid First Aid 5-20 Miles (S) Holzer Health Systems (740) 446-5000
Gasoline Gasoline 1-5 Miles (E) Gas-N-Stuff (740) 384-5605
Diesel Diesel 1-5 Miles (E) Gas-N-Stuff (740) 384-5605
Potable Water Water 1-5 Miles (E) Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727
RV Hookups RV Hookup 1-5 Miles (E) Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727
RV Dump Station RV Disposal 1-5 Miles (E) Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727
Primitive Camping Campground 1-5 Miles (E) Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727
Convenience Store Conv Store 1-5 Miles (E) Gas-N-Stuff (740) 384-5605
Swimming Swim Area 1-5 Miles (E) Lake Alma Beach (740) 384-4474
Body of Water Water Body 1-5 Miles (W) Pigeon Creek
Boating Launch Boat Ramp 1-5 Miles (E) Lake Alma Boat Ramp (740) 384-4474

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