Ohio · Hiking

Hacksaw

HacksawPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
2.1 mi
round trip
720 ft
climb
803 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Hacksaw open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Hacksaw is an easy, 2.1-mile out-and-back hike in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is natural-surfaced and rated easy, with a total elevation gain of about 45 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 7%. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Athens run from highs around 72°F in May to about 76°F in September, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Bikes are allowed on the trail, but horses are not, and the route is not accessible. The Blue Devil hike starts just 0.1 mile away, and Lost Marbles and Breaker Boy 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 Hacksaw

    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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