Vesuvius Backpack Trail
This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.
Vesuvius Backpack Trail
City, Town, or County
Backcountry Trail
- Length
16 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
- Length
16 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
Location: State Rt 93 and County Rd 29., In Wayne National Forest N and W of Lake Vesuvius on SR 93 N of Ironton.
- States: Ohio
- Counties: Lawrence
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.
Accessibility Information
No text provided.
Allowed Uses:
Swimming Dogs, on leash Hiking/WalkingOther Activities
- Camping
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Mike FriedhoffIrinton Ranger District
6518 State Rt 93
Pedro, OH 45659
[email protected] • (740) 534-6500
www.fs.fed.us/r9/wayne
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 700
- Elevation (high): 985
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Grass or Vegetation
- Surfaces (additional): Grass or Vegetation, Soil
- Tread Width (average): 60"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 10
- Tread Grade (maximum): 35
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Dec 12, 1979