2.2 mi from the trailheadIron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
Campground · OH
12.1 mi out & back · 1,865 ft gain · 1,041 ft high point · Hard
From Paddle Creek Horse Camp via the Paddle Creek Connector, the Paddle Creek Loop, the Vesuvius Backpack Trail, Backpack, the Aldridge Connector, and the Vesuvius Main Loop (3.4 mi)
In Wayne National Forest · OH · U.S. Forest Service
Dean State Connector is a 12.1-mile out and back route in Wayne National Forest from Paddle Creek Horse Camp near a viewpoint.
1,865 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · OH
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