Nelsonville, OH –Purchasing a trail permit for the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio is now just a click away. The Forest offers secure online purchasing of its trail permits, trail permit gift certificates, and the Interagency Annual Pass.

“To purchase any of the products, visit the Forest website (www.fs.usda.gov/wayne) and click on Passes and Permits in the left column. The online store is open 24/7, so the public can make their purchase when it’s convenient for them,” said Recreation Program Manager Chad Wilberger. “No more waiting in lines, and permits are shipped directly to the purchaser.”

Visitors will continue to be able to purchase trail permits at any Forest office location or at over 20 local vendors in southeast and central Ohio. A complete list of locations is available on the Forest website. The Interagency Annual Pass, Senior, and Access Pass also remain available at Forest office locations.

Gift certificates may be purchased and redeemed for a trail permit (seasonal: $45, three-day: $24, or daily: $12). The gift certificates do not require a valid state driver’s license to purchase, however, a valid driver’s license is required at the time they are redeemed for a trail permit. Gift certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. The public can also purchase gift certificates online or at any forest office location.

The Wayne National Forest has over 300 miles of designated trails devoted to off-highway vehicles, along with horseback and mountain bike riding. Hiking is also allowed on the trail system year-round.

For more information, or to order permits, passes, and gift certificates, 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.