NELSONVILLE — The Wayne National Forest will kick off the new recreation season on April 7 by welcoming the return of riders of horses, mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles to its designated trail systems.

Campgrounds will open the following week on April 14.

“It’s an exciting time of year for us, as we ready our facilities and trails for this season’s visitors,” Forest Supervisor Lee Stewart said. “We hope people get outdoors and safely explore their national forest.”

Seasonal trail passes for off-highway vehicles can be purchased online through pay.gov beginning March 24 and from participating vendors and district office buildings. Price options for off-highway vehicle trail passes include $35 for a seasonal pass and $20 for a three-day pass.

Trail passes are not required for riding horses or mountain bikes. Hiking is always allowed year-round on all Wayne National Forest trails for free.

The 244,000-acre Wayne National Forest offers visitors over 400 miles of trails, 10 campgrounds, picnic areas, and more to explore and enjoy.