Forest Rules Location Map 1. Mohican-Memorial State Forest is open daily to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Legal campers, hunters and fishermen may be present during other hours. 2. Operation of motor vehicles is restricted to roads provided for such travel. The speed limit on state forest roads is 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Vehicles may not be parked where traffic or access to division service roads or trails will be obstructed. 3. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails. 4. Fires are not permitted, except in grills or fire rings provided or in portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all times. 5. Trash may be disposed of only in receptacles provided or “pack-it-in/pack-it-out.” 6. Camping is permitted only in areas provided and designated for such use. 7. Public display or consumption of any alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Additional Information 8. Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any structure, MOHICAN-MEMORIAL STATE FOREST property, natural feature, tree, shrub or wildflower is 950 ODNR Mohican Road 60 prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and Perrysville, Ohio 44864 removed, except from tree seed orchards or posted areas. 419-938-6222 9. The use of bait to attract or hunt wild birds or deer on state forest land is prohibited. MOHICAN STATE PARK 3116 State Route 3 10. Deer stands must have a waterproof tag at all times identifying the user and user’s address in legible English. Loudonville, Ohio 44842 419-994-5125 11. Game cameras are not permitted unless they bear a waterproof, legible tag identifying the owner’s name, MOHICAN RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER phone number and address in English. 1098 County Road 3006 12. State forest boundaries are indicated with yellow blazes Perrysville, OH 44864 on the trees and/or posted signs. 419-938-5411 Rules found in the Ohio Administrative Code Section 1501:3. PLEASANT HILL LAKE PARK 3431 State Route 95 Mohican State Park Perrysville, OH 44864 The Division of Parks and Watercraft administers hiking, 419-938-7884 camping, picnicking and cabin facilities within Mohican State Park. Information may be obtained from the park office. The forestry.ohiodnr.gov Mohican Resort and Conference Center is located at Pleasant Hill Lake. The Clearfork Gorge has been included in the National EMERGENCIES: Call 911 Registry of Natural Landmarks by the National Park Service. A plaque noting this is located south of the covered bridge. Nearby Points of Interest The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District provides boating, swimming and camping facilities at Pleasant Hill Lake. Malabar Farm State Park, home of author Louis Bromfield, is located Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry northwest of the forest. Canoe rental, snow skiing, golf and other 2045 Morse Road, Building H-1 facilities are available within driving distance of the forest. Columbus, OH 43229 - 6693 An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/H printed on recycled content paper
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and pine. Private woodland owners, school groups, groups, school owners, woodland Private pine. and and harvesting are employed to enhance the health, vigor and and vigor health, the enhance to employed are harvesting and
Please use caution while driving on all area roads. area all on driving while caution use Please
treatments, and corresponding healthy stands of hardwood hardwood of stands healthy corresponding and treatments, activities such as timber stand improvement, prescribed fire fire prescribed improvement, stand timber as such activities
using the forest will provide an enjoyable experience for all. all. for experience enjoyable an provide will forest the using
private woodland owners to see examples of various forest forest various of examples see to owners woodland private of the finest hardwood trees in the world. Forest management management Forest world. the in trees hardwood finest the of
community that you find. Your consideration of other visitors visitors other of consideration Your find. you that community
variety of Sustainable Forestry Management sites, enabling enabling sites, Management Forestry Sustainable of variety growth cycle, and the state forests continue to produce some some produce to continue forests state the and cycle, growth
of thousands of visitors each year. Please respect the forest forest the respect Please year. each visitors of thousands of
area. A 1.5 mile interpretive trail will lead learners through a a through learners lead will trail interpretive mile 1.5 A area. of management, Ohio’s foresters are enhancing nature’s nature’s enhancing are foresters Ohio’s management, of
The Mohican-Memorial State Forest area receives hundreds hundreds receives area Forest State Mohican-Memorial The
The Discovery Forest at Mohican is a public education education public a is Mohican at Forest Discovery The
benefits for everyone to enjoy. With the advantage of decades decades of advantage the With enjoy. to everyone for benefits General Rules for Forest Visitors Forest for Rules General
Discovery Forest at Mohican at Forest Discovery cover more than 200,000 acres and provide an abundance of of abundance an provide and acres 200,000 than more cover
during lawful hunting, are also not permitted. permitted. not also are hunting, lawful during
been abandoned and abused. Today, Ohio’s 21 state forests forests state 21 Ohio’s Today, abused. and abandoned been
ownership.
any road or driveway and discharge of any firearm, except except firearm, any of discharge and driveway or road any
recreational value and to restore forest cover to land that had had that land to cover forest restore to and value recreational
gas storage field underlaying the forest that preceded state state preceded that forest the underlaying field storage gas
building, facility or recreation area. Shooting from or across across or from Shooting area. recreation or facility building,
Land acquisition later broadened to include land of scenic and and scenic of land include to broadened later acquisition Land
lines that you see are a result of development of a natural natural a of development of result a are see you that lines
with yellow paint. Shooting is prohibited within 400 feet of any any of feet 400 within prohibited is Shooting paint. yellow with
be used as testing grounds for reforestation of tree species. species. tree of reforestation for grounds testing as used be
protection district. The many gas wells and transmission transmission and wells gas many The district. protection
red paint on the trees. Private land boundaries are marked marked are boundaries land Private trees. the on paint red Acquisition of the first state forests began in 1916, originally to to originally 1916, in began forests state first the of Acquisition
wildfires that occur on state and private lands within the the within lands private and state on occur that wildfires
State Forest State Shrine and the State Park. These boundaries are marked with with marked are boundaries These Park. State the and Shrine
state forest staff actively prevent, detect, and suppress suppress and detect, prevent, actively staff forest state
is not permitted within the 270 acre area around the Memorial Memorial the around area acre 270 the within permitted not is
Welcome to Mohican-Memorial Mohican-Memorial to Welcome
watersheds and soil. During the spring and fall fire seasons, seasons, fire fall and spring the During soil. and watersheds
State Forest as regulated by the Division of Wildlife. Hunting Hunting Wildlife. of Division the by regulated as Forest State
primitive recreation, natural beauty, and protection of of protection and beauty, natural recreation, primitive
Hunting and fishing are permitted within Mohican-Memorial Mohican-Memorial within permitted are fishing and Hunting
research, demonstrations of good forest land management, management, land forest good of demonstrations research,
Hunting and Fishing and Hunting
multiple-use concept for timber, wildlife habitat, forestry forestry habitat, wildlife timber, for concept multiple-use
Mohican-Memorial State Forest is managed under the the under managed is Forest State Mohican-Memorial 51, near the former Mohican Youth Camp. Youth Mohican former the near 51,
Forest Management and Multiple-Use Multiple-Use and Management Forest Campground. The other is located on ODNR Mohican Road Road Mohican ODNR on located is other The Campground.
on State Route 3 across from Mohican State Park’s Class A A Class Park’s State Mohican from across 3 Route State on
white pine and hemlock are also found. also are hemlock and pine white
choice of two trailhead locations. One trailhead is located located is trailhead One locations. trailhead two of choice
ash, cherry and walnut occur on unplanted areas. Native Native areas. unplanted on occur walnut and cherry ash,
by volunteers. The 24-plus-mile trail loop offers riders a a riders offers loop trail 24-plus-mile The volunteers. by
beech-maple types, with associated species of gum, aspen, aspen, gum, of species associated with types, beech-maple
State Forest and Mohican State Park has been completed completed been has Park State Mohican and Forest State
during the 1930s. Native hardwoods of the oak-hickory and and oak-hickory the of hardwoods Native 1930s. the during
A mountain bike trail running through Mohican-Memorial Mohican-Memorial through running trail bike mountain A
Conservation Corps, whose camp was located on the forest forest the on located was camp whose Corps, Conservation
basis only. Contact the forest office for more information. information. more for office forest the Contact only. basis
of the tree planting was done by personnel of the Civilian Civilian the of personnel by done was planting tree the of
and pack campsites are available on a self-registration self-registration a on available are campsites pack and
of these and other pine species that you see today. Much Much today. see you that species pine other and these of
than snowmobiles, are prohibited. Ten back-country park park back-country Ten prohibited. are snowmobiles, than
the many plantations of white and red pine, plus mixtures mixtures plus pine, red and white of plantations many the
and park. All-terrain vehicles and motorized vehicles, other other vehicles, motorized and vehicles All-terrain park. and
abandoned land was a high priority activity. This resulted in in resulted This activity. priority high a was land abandoned
picnicking can also be enjoyed in and around the forest forest the around and in enjoyed be also can picnicking
woodland. At the time of acquisition, planting of trees on on trees of planting acquisition, of time the At woodland.
weather conditions. Cross-country skiing, sledding and and sledding skiing, Cross-country conditions. weather
were abandoned and subsequently reverted to brush and and brush to reverted subsequently and abandoned were
bike/bridle trail is in the forest for use during appropriate appropriate during use for forest the in is trail bike/bridle
poor agricultural practices and fertility decreased. Farms Farms decreased. fertility and practices agricultural poor
Tower and Clearfork Gorge. An 8-mile snowmobile/mountain snowmobile/mountain 8-mile An Gorge. Clearfork and Tower
for agriculture, but eventually erosion ensued as a result of of result a as ensued erosion eventually but agriculture, for
trails lead to such attractions as Pine Run Creek, the Fire Fire the Creek, Run Pine as attractions such to lead trails
forest is typical of eastern Ohio. Original forests were cleared cleared were forests Original Ohio. eastern of typical is forest
primitive and scenic areas of the forest and park. These These park. and forest the of areas scenic and primitive
(exclusive of state park land). The land use history of the the of history use land The land). park state of (exclusive
bridle trails in the forest. Hiking trails wind through the the through wind trails Hiking forest. the in trails bridle
continued with the accumulation of more than 4,500 acres acres 4,500 than more of accumulation the with continued
Memorial State Forest. There are more than 27 miles of of miles 27 than more are There Forest. State Memorial
Land acquisition for the forest began in 1928 and has has and 1928 in began forest the for acquisition Land
Many recreational activities can be enjoyed at Mohican- Mohican- at enjoyed be can activities recreational Many
Forest History and Vegetation and History Forest
Forest Recreation Recreation Forest
popular year-round attractions of the state. the of attractions year-round popular
accessible.
commercial facilities have made this region one of the more more the of one region this made have facilities commercial
from World War II to present). The Shrine is handicap handicap is Shrine The present). to II War World from
natural attributes of the area combined with state and nearby nearby and state with combined area the of attributes natural
during World War II (since extended to include all conflicts conflicts all include to extended (since II War World during
It is easily reached from I-71 and State Routes 97 and 3. The The 3. and 97 Routes State and I-71 from reached easily is It
and women who lost their lives in defense of their country country their of defense in lives their lost who women and
Ashland County, midway between Columbus and Cleveland. Cleveland. and Columbus between midway County, Ashland
Assembly in 1945 to perpetuate the memory of all Ohio men men Ohio all of memory the perpetuate to 1945 in Assembly
Mohican-Memorial State Forest is located in southern southern in located is Forest State Mohican-Memorial
around the shrine were authorized by the Ohio General General Ohio the by authorized were shrine the around
horseback riding, wildlife watching, hunting and scenic touring. touring. scenic and hunting watching, wildlife riding, horseback Women’s Clubs) and the 270 acres of the Memorial Forest Forest Memorial the of acres 270 the and Clubs) Women’s
may enjoy many outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, hiking, camping, including activities, outdoor many enjoy may The Memorial Shrine (established by the Ohio Federation of of Federation Ohio the by (established Shrine Memorial The
area management plans. This process ensures that visitors visitors that ensures process This plans. management area Memorial Shrine and Forest Forest and Shrine Memorial
opportunities and aesthetics are considered in preparation of of preparation in considered are aesthetics and opportunities
forest management and ecology. and management forest habitat, age and condition of the vegetation, recreational recreational vegetation, the of condition and age habitat,
research and hands-on learning opportunities relating to to relating opportunities learning hands-on and research go well beyond the trees. Evaluations of water, soil, wildlife wildlife soil, water, of Evaluations trees. the beyond well go
universities and other visitors will take part in ongoing ongoing in part take will visitors other and universities natural regeneration of the forest. But foresters’ concerns concerns foresters’ But forest. the of regeneration natural
Forest Rules Location Map 1. Mohican-Memorial State Forest is open daily to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Legal campers, hunters and fishermen may be present during other hours. 2. Operation of motor vehicles is restricted to roads provided for such travel. The speed limit on state forest roads is 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Vehicles may not be parked where traffic or access to division service roads or trails will be obstructed. 3. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails. 4. Fires are not permitted, except in grills or fire rings provided or in portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all times. 5. Trash may be disposed of only in receptacles provided or “pack-it-in/pack-it-out.” 6. Camping is permitted only in areas provided and designated for such use. 7. Public display or consumption of any alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Additional Information 8. Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any structure, MOHICAN-MEMORIAL STATE FOREST property, natural feature, tree, shrub or wildflower is 950 ODNR Mohican Road 60 prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and Perrysville, Ohio 44864 removed, except from tree seed orchards or posted areas. 419-938-6222 9. The use of bait to attract or hunt wild birds or deer on state forest land is prohibited. MOHICAN STATE PARK 3116 State Route 3 10. Deer stands must have a waterproof tag at all times identifying the user and user’s address in legible English. Loudonville, Ohio 44842 419-994-5125 11. Game cameras are not permitted unless they bear a waterproof, legible tag identifying the owner’s name, MOHICAN RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER phone number and address in English. 1098 County Road 3006 12. State forest boundaries are indicated with yellow blazes Perrysville, OH 44864 on the trees and/or posted signs. 419-938-5411 Rules found in the Ohio Administrative Code Section 1501:3. PLEASANT HILL LAKE PARK 3431 State Route 95 Mohican State Park Perrysville, OH 44864 The Division of Parks and Watercraft administers hiking, 419-938-7884 camping, picnicking and cabin facilities within Mohican State Park. Information may be obtained from the park office. The forestry.ohiodnr.gov Mohican Resort and Conference Center is located at Pleasant Hill Lake. The Clearfork Gorge has been included in the National EMERGENCIES: Call 911 Registry of Natural Landmarks by the National Park Service. A plaque noting this is located south of the covered bridge. Nearby Points of Interest The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District provides boating, swimming and camping facilities at Pleasant Hill Lake. Malabar Farm State Park, home of author Louis Bromfield, is located Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry northwest of the forest. Canoe rental, snow skiing, golf and other 2045 Morse Road, Building H-1 facilities are available within driving distance of the forest. Columbus, OH 43229 - 6693 An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/H printed on recycled content paper
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40.56944° N Co Road959 Twp Hwy 3414 Legend ASHLAND COUNTY Mohican State Forest State / US Route Memorial Forest (no hunting) Local Roads 40.5625°N 40.5625°N Mohican State Park (no hunting) Bridle Trail - Blue LeatherowRd KNOX COUNTY Jericho Road Miles Shadley Valley Road
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