Ohio · Hiking

Knights Labor

Knights LaborPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
2.8 mi
round trip
674 ft
climb
933 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Knights Labor open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Knights Labor is an easy out-and-back hike in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in Ohio, about 2.75 miles long with a total elevation gain of 189 feet. The trail runs on natural surface and is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route starts at a low point of about 746 feet and climbs to a high of 933 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 1 mile in, where the grade reaches 10 percent. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not, and the trail is not accessible. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Athens put May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, with September seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Several other hikes sit close by, including Holler Collar at 0.2 miles and Corps Tour at 0.3 miles. The Athens Ranger District - Athens Area fishing area is about 1.8 miles away, and Sunday Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 6.7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Knights Labor

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

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