The Wilderness Center--East Trails

The Wilderness Center--East Trails

9877 Alabama Avenue Southwest Wilmont, Ohio 44689

The Wilderness Center website
The Wilderness Center trail map

Also, see all the hotspots at:
Wilderness Center Important Bird Area

About this Location

There are three trails on the east side of Alabama Avenue. Park in the lot on the west side of Alabama Avenue and access the trails by crossing the road.

About The Wilderness Center

See all hotspots at The Wilderness Center

The Wilderness Center, 619 acres, has six trails with several connecting routes. On the trails, you can see old-growth forests, meadows, prairie, wetlands, Fox and Sugar Creeks, Wilderness Lake, and a pond. You can wander through nature for hours. The Headquarters include the Center’s Interpretive Building, Astronomy Education Building, Picnic Shelters, Viewing Tower, and much more.

Restrooms on site. One entered from the outside near the back of the nature center, inside facilities are on the second floor and handicapped-accessible by elevator.

Notable Trails

Sigrist Woods Trail – 0.75 miles
Fox Creek Trail – 0.75 miles
Sugarcreek Trail – 1 mile

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from The Wilderness Center website, The Wilderness Center trail map, and Ohio Ornithological Society

Last updated February 27, 2023