Ohio · Hiking

Tanager Twist

Tanager TwistPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.5 mi
round trip
447 ft
climb
945 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Tanager Twist open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Tanager Twist is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in Ohio, about 1.45 miles long with a total elevation gain of 447 feet. The trail starts at roughly 717 feet and reaches a high point of 945 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.1 mile in, where the grade reaches 16 percent. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and not accessible. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not. The trail is open year-round, and the estimated time for the round trip is about half an hour. 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. Several other hikes sit close by, including Bobcat Romp about 0.4 miles away and Truetown and Oak Rush each about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Burr Oak Campground is about 9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Tanager Twist

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

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