Ohio · Hiking

Truetown

TruetownPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.1 mi
round trip
517 ft
climb
942 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Truetown open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Truetown is a short, easy hike in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in Ohio, about a mile from the town of Athens. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from a low point of 717 feet to a high of 942 feet, with a total gain of 517 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 16 percent. The trail is natural-surface and open year-round, and it takes about half an hour to complete. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not, and the trail is not accessible. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. 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 trails sit close by, including Kidwell Trail at 0.1 mile and Starin' Heron at 0.2 mile. For fishing, the Athens Ranger District - Athens Area is about 3 miles away, and Sunday Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 5 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Truetown

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

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