Ohio · Hiking

Wildcat Hollow

Wildcat HollowPhoto: Wayne National Forest, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
0.4 mi
round trip
78 ft
climb
1,010 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Wildcat Hollow open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Wildcat Hollow is a short, easy hike in the Athens Ranger District of Wayne National Forest in Ohio, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.4 miles long and rises about 35 feet, with a total round-trip gain of about 78 feet. It's a steady climb on an out-and-back route, with the high point at about 1,010 feet and the low at about 969 feet. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 78°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Nearby options include the Nct Athens East hike about 2.6 miles away and Burr Oak Campground at about 3.1 miles. The Lakeview hike and the Burr Oak Lakeview Trail are both within about 3.6 miles.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Wildcat Hollow

    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

      39° / 20°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 22°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 29°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 38°

      13 wet

    5. May

      73° / 49°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 61°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 53°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 41°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 32°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mc Connellsville Lk 7, OH, 10.9 mi away at 760 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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