Wayne National Forest Trail Permits Now Available Online NELSONVILLE, OH – The Wayne National Forest is offering an easy and convenient way to purchase trail permits for its upcoming trail season that starts Sunday, April 15, 2012. New printable trail permits are now available for purchase on the Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/wayne. Riders have the ability to purchase printable trail permits (Daily, 3-Day, and Seasonal) through an online vendor under the “Quick Links” section of the Forest website. These permits may be purchased and printed from home or any location that offers access to a computer with internet service and a color printer. Permits should be visibly displayed on the ATV, horse, bicycle, or person when riding trails. Traditional permits remain available for sale through local participating vendors throughout central and southeast Ohio. A complete list of vendors is available on the Forest website. Free 8 ½ X 11 printable trail maps are also available on the Forest website under “Maps and Publications”. The 241,000 acre Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio has over 300 miles of trails on the Forest for hiking, ATV riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Annually, the Forest estimates over 40,000 visitors come to ride the Wayne’s trail system. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/wayne or contact the Wayne National Forest Offices (Headquarters and Athens Unit), 740-753-0101, (Marietta Unit) 740-373-9055, or (Ironton Unit) 740-534-6500. Follow the Wayne National Forest on Twitter: @waynenationalfs