| Alt Names |
Area Trails (richland Furnace State Forest), Richland Furnace Apv Area, Richland Furnace State Forest |
| 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 allowed on the OHV trails. This trail system is open from April 1 - November 30.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Wellston, OH |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 39º 09.801' W 82º 35.613' |
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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. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
|
| Dates Open |
April 1 - November 30 |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Prohibited |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Richland Furnace State Forest
345 Allen Ave.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1596
www.ohiodnr.com
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
3 |
| Miles Of Trail |
10 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
750 to 900 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| GPS POINTS |
 N 39º 09.985' W 82º 36.601' Trail |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Wellston, OH |
| Gasoline |
Wellston, OH |
| Diesel |
Wellston, OH |
| Water |
Wellston, OH |
| RV Hookup |
Wellston, OH |
| RV Disposal |
Wellston, OH |
| Campground |
Wellston, OH |
| Conv Store |
Wellston, OH |
| Swim Area |
Wellston, OH |
| Water Body |
Wellston, OH |
| Boat Ramp |
Wellston, OH |
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