Clark County Forest
Nature preserve
8,896 acres3.2 mi of trail
Wildcat LoopWildcat RidgeWildcat Base Trailoverlook+1
Dogs allowed
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Mentor
Few parks or trails are on the map in Mentor
The biggest trail networks: Clark County Forest (3.2 mi). 39% of Mentor’s land is conserved, about 8,934 acres. 8,991 acres are parks and preserves, 15,060 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
39%
8,934 acres · of 35.5 sq mi of land
Trails
3.8 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
8,991 ac
15,060 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
19%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,237 ft
Wildcat Mound
Lakes & rivers
2
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Clark County Forest, with 3.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
8,934 conserved acres
39% of Mentor’s land. Who manages Mentor’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County8,937 ac
Local Conservation Area · 8,937 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 8,934 | Open |
| Jackson County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 4 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Mentor
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Mentor
South ViewIn Clark County Forest
DirectionsWest ViewIn Clark County Forest
DirectionsWildcat pointIn Clark County Forest
DirectionsPlus 1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Mentor
Wildcat Mound1,237 ft elevation · In Clark County Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
4 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.6 miUnpaved · 2.2 mi
Wildcat Loop0.7 mi
Wildcat Ridge0.5 mi
Wildcat Base Trail0.4 mi
overlook0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Mentor
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 29 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Mentor →
Next door
Mentor and its neighbors
Mentor has the most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hewett | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Alma | 15% | 0.1 | 6,513 | 14% | B |
| Foster | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Garden Valley | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Mentor
Where can I hike in Mentor?
The longest trail networks: Clark County Forest, 3.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Mentor’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Clark County Forest. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Mentor?
120,421 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Mentor or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 8,991 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Mentor neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →