It was during this time that portions of the trail was cleared by the Civilian Conservation Corps to help in providing access for fighting Forest Fires.

[3] Camp Todd, which the trail passes by after a crossing of the North River, was used as a herdsman's cabin and a Fire Guard station.

Deer, Black Bear, rattlesnakes, fox, grouse and bobcats may be encountered by users of the trail.

[2][4] There have been more than forty species of trees and thirty wildflowers identified along the Wild Oak Trail.

To complete the entire loop, various guides suggest devoting a day to each of the trail's three sections.