Great Seal Red Trail
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Great Seal Red Trail

Moderate park loop across mixed hardwood and upland sections.

Rating
Length
3.2 mi
Difficulty
3
County
ross
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Great Seal State Park Sugarloaf Mountain Trail

Short climb to open ridge views with rolling return sections.

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Great Seal State Park Camp Trail Loop

Longer loop through steep forest hills and ridge connectors.

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Great Seal Blue Trail

Steady ridge-and-valley loop with sustained climbs.

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About This Trail

A 3.2-mile red-blazed loop through Great Seal State Park’s mixed hardwood uplands near Chillicothe, traversing the Appalachian foothills featured on Ohio’s official seal. The moderate route connects to the park’s 20-mile trail system across forested ridges, with seasonal views of the Scioto River Valley and surrounding hills.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.3321, -82.9794
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Getting There

From Chillicothe, take US-23 south to the Delano exit and follow signs 3 miles east to Great Seal State Park at 4908 Marietta Road. The Red Trail is accessible from the main trailhead area.

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Great Seal State Park Sugarloaf Mountain Trail

Short climb to open ridge views with rolling return sections.

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Great Seal State Park Camp Trail Loop

Longer loop through steep forest hills and ridge connectors.

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Great Seal Blue Trail

Steady ridge-and-valley loop with sustained climbs.

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Adena Brook Trail Tar Hollow State Park

Wooded creekside route with moderate grades and quiet terrain.

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