The Vesuvius Backpack Trail is a 17.28 mile trail that goes through difficult rugged terrain and dense vegetation. The landscape is striking, taking backpackers through open fields, brushland, mature forests, and along the lakeshore.
Point of Interest
The Vesuvius Backpack Trail is a 17.28 mile trail that goes through difficult rugged terrain and dense vegetation. The landscape is striking, taking backpackers through open fields, brushland, mature forests, and along the lakeshore.
Length: 16 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: City, Town, or County
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: State Rt 93 and County Rd 29., In Wayne National Forest N and W of Lake Vesuvius on SR 93 N of Ironton.
County: Lawrence
State: OH
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
-
Average Grade: 10%
Maximum Grade: 35%
Elevation High: 985 Feet
Elevation Low: 700 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 60 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Grass or Vegetation
Additional Surfaces: Grass or Vegetation, Soil, Soil, compacted
Year Designated: 1979
