Zaleski Backpack Trail

Hike Name: Zaleski Backpack Trail Location: southeast OH Length: 24 Submitted by: Ben Miller Date Submitted: 11/14/08 Rating:	more Ohio trail reviews Ohio national parks Ohio state parks
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Description
I have been backpacking for over 20 years and this trail is by far my favorite. There are many things to see on the trail (an old mine entrance, Indian mound, scenic overlooks, remains of old towns, etc....) The campsites are nicely spaced. There is drinking water available. I never had a problem leaving my car parked at the trailhead. The is an old furnace across from the parking lot which is very cool.

Directions to Hike
From Toledo, Ohio:

Take I-75 South to Findlay. Take Route 23 South to Columbus. Take 270 East and continue South, until you reach Route 33 (Lancaster Exit). Take Route 33 South through Lancaster and Logan. At the State Route 93 Exit, turn right on to State Route 93. State Route 93 goes directly to the county seat of McArthur, Ohio.

From Cleveland, Ohio:
Take I-71 South to Columbus. Take 270 East toward Wheeling, WV to U.S. 33 East (Lancaster Exit).
Take Route 33 South through Lancaster and Logan. At the State Route 93 Exit, turn right on to State Route 93. State Route 93 goes directly to the county seat of McArthur, Ohio.

From Columbus, Ohio:
Take Route 33 South through Lancaster and Logan. At the State Route 93 Exit, turn right on to State Route 93. State Route 93 goes directly to the county seat of McArthur, Ohio.

From Cincinnati, Ohio:
Take I-71 North towards Columbus. Take the US-35 exit- exit number 65- toward Washington Courthouse
Turn RIGHT onto US-35 East. Merge onto US-50 toward ATHENS. Continue east on US-50 to McArthur.

Contact Information
http://www.vintoncountytravel.com/zaleski_backpack_trail.htm

ZALESKI STATE FOREST
Division of Forestry
Zaleski, Ohio 45698
Phone: (740) 596-5781

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