Lake Vesuvius Backpack Trail
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Ohio · lawrence County

Lake Vesuvius Backpack Trail

Signature Wayne forest loop with ridges hollows and lake views.

Rating
Length
17.0 mi
Difficulty
6
County
lawrence
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About This Trail

Signature Wayne forest loop with ridges hollows and lake views. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Ohio wave 2 launch set.

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Coordinates: 38.6524, -82.6848
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Lake Vesuvius Backpack Trail in LAWRENCE County, Ohio. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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