Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest, Research forest in Vinton County, Ohio, United States.
The experimental forest spans 15,849 acres of protected land, forming the largest continuous forest block available for preservation in Ohio.
The forest management area has generated research data since 1952, contributing to nearly 200 academic publications focused on forest ecology since 2000.
The forest contains Belgian coke ovens constructed with numbered bricks shipped from Europe, representing a connection to industrial heritage.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails through forest roads with gentle grades, starting from the parking area near Experimental Forest Road.
The forest maintains the largest population of bobcats in Ohio and supports diverse wildlife including timber rattlesnakes and cerulean warblers.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 39.19583,-82.38528
Latest update: March 23, 2025 00:44
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