Kinderhook Trailhead

About Kinderhook Trailhead

This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of the steeper hills on the Wayne National Forest. It will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.

How to Get There

To find this campground and trailhead west of Marietta, OH:Take Hwy. 7 east/north from Marietta to Newport (17 miles).Turn north at the Kinderhook sign at County Road 25, two miles past NewportFollow the road 0.8 miles to County Road 244 and the trailhead.

Plan Your Visit to Kinderhook Trailhead

Heading to Kinderhook Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)