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

About This Trail

A 17-mile backpacking loop in the Ironton Ranger District of Wayne National Forest, starting from the Lake Vesuvius boat dock with sections up to 300 feet of elevation change. The route shares segments with the 8-mile Lakeshore Trail, allowing flexible trip lengths through ridge-hollow terrain with dispersed camping anywhere in the forest at no fee.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.6524, -82.6848

Getting There

From Ironton, take OH-93 north approximately 6 miles. Turn right on County Road 29 and continue 0.8 miles to Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. Park at the boat dock for the Backpack Trail trailhead.

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