Hiking & Backpacking Trails

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Buckeye Trail

Buckeye Trail

An amazing backpacking trail traversing all of Ohio through some of the most scenic locations. The trail is identified by blue blazes on trees and poles.

Length1436 miles
SurfaceMixed
CountiesAdams, Athens, Brown, Clermont, Highland, Hocking, Monroe, Pike, Scioto
Trail Head
Shawnee State Park Backpacking Trail Head
Logan Backpacking Trail

Logan Backpacking Trail

A canopy covered backpacking trail through Tar Hollow State Park. Features freshly harvested and mature growth forest.

Length19 miles
SurfaceNatural Surface
CountiesRoss
Trail Heads
Tar Hollow Fire Tower
Tar Hollow State Park
Shawnee Backpacking Trail

Shawnee Backpacking Trail

A beautiful backpacking trail through the Shawnee State Forest with a 40.9-mile main loop and 15 miles of connecting side trails. It crosses the Bridge to Bridge Bike Route and part of the Buckeye Trail.

Length35 miles
SurfaceNatural Surface
CountiesScioto
Trail Head
Shawnee State Park Backpacking Trail Head
Zaleski Backpack Trail

Zaleski Backpack Trail

The Zaleski State Forest Backpack Trail was established to provide backpacking opportunities as well as to introduce some educational and historic aspects of the forest.

Length24 miles
SurfaceNatural Surface
CountiesVinton
Trail Head
Zaleski State Forest Backpacking Trailhead

*Trail lengths are approximate.

Views from the Trails

A glimpse into the wonderful scenery of Southern Ohio


Alexandria Point Trail
Alexandria Point Trail
An easy ride along the Ohio River and the amazing murals in Portsmouth, Ohio.

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Buckeye Trail
Buckeye Trail
An amazing backpacking trail traversing all of Ohio through some of the most scenic locations. The trail is identified by blue blazes on trees and poles.

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Delbert Haines Trail
Delbert Haines Trail
The Washington Court House section of the Paint Creek Recreational Trail (formerly the Tri-County Triangle Trail or Adena Heritage Trail).

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Gallia Hike and Bike Trail
Gallia Hike and Bike Trail
A smooth ride featuring gentle grades with short stretches through small towns and through historic Gallipolis. The southeastern leg is also known as the Holzer Clinic Trail.

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Georgetown Park Trail
Georgetown Park Trail
A short trail in Kathryn Hanlon Park on the east side of Georgetown.

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Greenfield Paint Creek Trail
Greenfield Paint Creek Trail
A beautiful path offering opportunities to walk and/or bike through Greenfield, Ohio, along Paint Creek.

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About Southern Ohio Trails

The Southern Ohio Trails site exists to promote Active Transportation and outdoor exploration in Southern Ohio. It is funded in part by the Ohio Department or Transportation, the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Economic Development Services Agency and OVRDC members.

The OVRDC portion of the code for this site is in the public domain and can be found on GitHub.

For more information, please use the contact form on the OVRDC website and use the subject 'Trail Map', or file an issue on GitHub.