0.1 mi from the trailheadLake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Campground · OH
Hike
Vesuvius Backpack Trail
- Ends at Lake Vesuvius
- Inside Wayne National Forest
- 2,327 ft of climbing
16.1 mi one way · 2,327 ft gain · 1,008 ft high point · Very hard
In Wayne National Forest · OH · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
Vesuvius Backpack Trail leads 16.1 miles one way to Lake Vesuvius in Wayne National Forest, passing near Sand Hill and a viewpoint.
Elevation
2,327 ft of gain and 2,327 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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