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Ohio
Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop
9.6 mi
Distance
1,240 ft
Gain
4h
Time
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 9.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,240 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,335 ft
- Highest point
- 1,072 ft
- Lowest point
- 715 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- State Department of Natural Resources
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop is a scenic 9.58-mile point-to-point route through southeastern Ohio's rugged terrain, featuring rolling hills, creek crossings, and dense forest typical of the Zaleski State Forest. This moderately challenging segment showcases the natural beauty of Ohio's Appalachian foothills with varied elevation changes and opportunities to experience the region's diverse woodland ecosystem.
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