Begin the hike by walking east and crossing a small stream bed. Bear right and ascend up a gradual incline along the south wall of the gorge. When you are near the top, head east on the trail hiking past the Mohican Youth Center reaching Forest Road 1. Cross FR 1. The fire tower lies ahead. Panoramic views are your reward. Retrace your steps back to the parking lot.

Directions: From Mansfield, OH, Take Interstate 71 to Exit 169, Travel south on State Route 13 approximately 5 miles. When you reach the small burg of Bellville, head east on SR 97 and drive about 12 miles to the Forest. Travel a little less than a mile and turn left onto Forest Road 8. Park in the lot located just beyond the covered bridge. Head east from lot.

Difficulty: Moderate

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