Ohio · Hiking

Bobcat Romp

Bobcat RompPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.3 mi
round trip
382 ft
climb
957 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Bobcat Romp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Athens Ranger District. It doesn't name Bobcat Romp, 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.

Bobcat Romp is a short, easy hike in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio, about 1.3 miles long and roughly 208 feet of elevation gain one way. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is an out-and-back route that reaches a high point of about 957 feet. The trail is natural-surface and rated easy. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not, and the trail is not accessible. The steepest stretch comes early on, with a 13% grade at about 0.11 miles in. 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. Bear-Corn Plunge sits just 0.1 mile away, and Nebo Spirit and Tanager Twist are each about 0.4 mile off. For an overnight stay, Burr Oak Campground is about 9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Bobcat Romp

    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, 7.6 mi away at 684 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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