Gifford State Forest

The Adventure…

Gifford State Forest was donated to the state in 1959 by William Gifford Selby under conditions that it be used for experimentation and research. Today, the park is a great place to hike and enjoy nature with its four miles of hiking trail and scenic landscape. Managed by the Division of Forestry as a seed orchard facility, trees planted here are genetically superior plants that produce superior seeds which are made readily available to the division's tree nursery. In turn, the seedlings grown from these seeds are made available to the citizens of Ohio for reforestation on public and private lands.

 

Learn More…

Gifford State Forest
17221 State Route 377
Chesterhill, Ohio 43728

740.554.3177

Website: Gifford State Forest

 

Getting there’s Half the Adventure…

Gifford State Forest is located in northwestern Athens County just north of Sharpsburg. The forest is best access from State Route 377. Parking is available off of 377 along with picnic facilities.

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Nearby Adventures…

Art & Culture
Stuart’s Opera House – Nelsonville, Athens County
Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District – Nelsonville, Athens County
Ohio University’s Performing Arts – Athens, Athens County
The Dairy Barn Arts Center – Athens, Athens County
The Kennedy Museum of Art – Athens, Athens County

Historic Sites & Places
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway – Nelsonville, Athens County
Robbins Crossing – Nelsonville, Athens County
Hope Furnace – Lake Hope State Park, Vinton County

Parks, Forests, & Outdoor Activities
Strouds Run State Park – Athens County
Burr Oak State Park – Athens County
Buckeye Trail (New Straitsville Section) – Athens County
Wayne National Forest – Athens County
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway – Athens to Nelsonville, Athens County
Fox Lake Wildlife Area – Athens County
Desonier State Nature Preserve – Athens County

 

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