Ohio · Hiking

Blue Devil

Blue DevilPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
5.3 mi
round trip
1,133 ft
climb
891 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Blue Devil open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Athens Ranger District. It doesn't name Blue Devil, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Athens Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Blue Devil is a 5.3-mile out-and-back hike in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in Ohio, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 759 feet to a high point of 891 feet, with a total elevation gain of 348 feet. The climb is moderate, and the steepest stretch comes early, around 0.3 miles from the start, where the grade reaches about 15%. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Athens run to highs around 72°F in May and 76°F in September, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. The hike sits among several other trails. Hacksaw is just 0.1 mile away, and Breaker Boy and Lost Marbles are both within a mile. For an overnight stay, Burr Oak Campground is about 10 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Blue Devil

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 22°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 30°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    5. May

      72° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 42°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 32°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Athens Ou, OH, 7.3 mi away at 684 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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