Wolcott
Wolcott Trail is a 7.6 miles trail in Wayne National Forest, Ohio. The Forest Service rates it trail class 3, developed. It is open to hiking, motorcycle, atv and e-bikes.
Trail conditions, closures and hazards are not tracked here. The Wayne National Forest official page carries current alerts and closure orders.
Map
One end Other endLine simplified to about 100 metres. Basemap from the USGS National Map.
| One end | 38.7084, -82.7122 · Directions ↗ |
| Other end | 38.7672, -82.6933 · Directions ↗ |
The ends are the two ends of the longest connected chain of segments. The record does not say which is the usual start.
The trail
| Length | 7.6 miles |
| Trail class | 3, developed |
| Type | land trail |
| Surface | imported compacted material |
| Typical grade | 12-20 percent |
| Typical tread width | 48-60 inches |
| Motor vehicles | Open to at least one motorized use |
| Accessibility | Evaluated and does not meet accessibility guidelines |
| Trail numbers | 17 |
| Forest | Wayne National Forest (unit 0914) |
| States | Ohio |
| Detail published | management level, with uses |
Values are the set across all segments. Class 1 is minimally developed and class 5 is fully developed. Grade and width are the forest's typical values, not measured extremes.
Allowed uses
| Hiking | Allowed year-round |
| Motorcycle | Allowed 04/03 to 12/06 (month/day) |
| ATV | Allowed 04/03 to 12/06 (month/day) |
| E-bikes | Allowed 04/03 to 12/06 (month/day) |
A use is listed when the Forest Service records it as managed, accepted or discouraged on any segment. Discouraged still means legal. Uses marked restricted are left out. Where the forest publishes a Motor Vehicle Use Map, that map governs motorized use.
Trailheads
No season published For OHV riding: OHV Trail Permit required 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 ma | 0 mi |
Distance is from the point to the nearest part of the trail line. Season text is what the forest wrote and is often a season name rather than a date. The recreation page link goes to the Forest Service site, which may redirect to the forest's recreation index.
Camping nearby
No federal campground is recorded within five miles of the trail. Dispersed camping is allowed on most National Forest land outside posted closures. The forest office has the current rules.
Campsite Atlas cards carry site counts and booking links from Recreation.gov. Forest Service cards come from the recreation layer and link the agency page.
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Questions people ask
How long is the Wolcott Trail?
7.6 miles, the sum of the 1 segment the Forest Service records under this name in Wayne National Forest.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
What is allowed on the Wolcott Trail?
hiking, motorcycle, atv and e-bikes. The trail is open to at least one motorized use. Some uses are seasonal. The allowed uses section lists the dates.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Where does the Wolcott Trail start?
The line begins at 38.7084, -82.7122 and ends at 38.7672, -82.6933. The nearest recorded trailhead is Wolcott Trailhead, 0 miles from the line. The record does not say which end is the usual start.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Wolcott Trail in a wilderness area?
No. The trail line does not cross any polygon in the National Wilderness Preservation System layer.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Where can I camp near the Wolcott Trail?
No federal campground is recorded within five miles of the trail. Dispersed camping is allowed on most National Forest land outside posted closures. The forest office has the current rules.
How developed is the Wolcott Trail?
Trail class 3, which the Forest Service describes as developed. Class 1 is a minimal, unimproved route and class 5 is fully developed, often paved.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
How steep and how wide is the Wolcott Trail?
The typical grade is 12-20 percent. The typical tread is 48-60 inches wide.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Wolcott Trail accessible?
No. The Forest Service evaluated it and found it does not meet its accessibility guidelines.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Who manages the Wolcott Trail?
Wayne National Forest, Forest Service unit 0914. The trail is in Ohio.
Source
This page is built from 1 segment named WOLCOTT in the Forest Service TrailNFS_Publish layer, administrative unit 0914. Wilderness overlap is tested against the National Wilderness Preservation System layer from Wilderness Connect. Trailheads and Forest Service campgrounds come from the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer. Data refreshed September 17, 2026. The methodology page explains how segments become trails.