Ohio · Hiking

Doanville School

Doanville SchoolPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.4 mi
round trip
447 ft
climb
851 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Doanville School open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Doanville School is an easy hike of about 1.4 miles in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in southern Ohio. The route is an out-and-back that starts at the school and reaches a high point of 851 feet, with a total elevation gain of 447 feet over the course of the trip. The trail is on natural surface, and it is open year-round, with an estimated trip time of about half an hour. Bikes are allowed, horses are not, and the trail is not accessible. The steepest part of the climb comes at about 0.66 miles in, where the grade reaches 15%. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run highs of about 72°F in May and 76°F in September, while July and August average in the low 80s. Other hikes lie close by, including Star Brick and Holler Collar, each about half a mile away, and Bullfrog Loop at about 0.6 miles. Paddlers can find Sunday Creek about 7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Doanville School

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

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