Pike State Forest (Ohio)
| Pike State Forest | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ohio  Location in United States | |
| Location | Western Pike County/Eastern Highland County, Ohio, USA |
| Coordinates | 39°09′30″N 83°13′45″W / 39.1583333°N 83.2291667°W |
| Area | 12,084.3 acres (48.9 km2) |
| Established | 1924 |
| Governing body | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
Pike State Forest is a state forest in the state of Ohio. Located off State Route 124, it covers an area of 12,084 acres (48.90 km2) in western Pike County and eastern Highland County.
History
[edit]In 1924 the acquisition for the lands of the forest began, with the objective of restoring damaged woodland affected by fire and human interference to a form of protection. In the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Division of Forestry undertook much of the restoration work.[1]
Landscape and resources
[edit]Pike State Forest, whilst a protected area, offers a wide range of recreational activities, and the area is open to the public from April 1 to November 30 every year.[1] It has 33 miles (53 km) of trails for hiking and horse riding, 10 miles (16 km) of trail open to motorcycles and off-road all-terrain vehicles.[1] In season, Pike State Forest is also open to public hunting and fishing. Anderson Lake within the forest is a popular spot for fishing.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Perry State Forest". ODNR Division of Forestry. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved Aug 11, 2015.
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