Start
192 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
38.63, -82.61 · rel 9433514
38.63, -82.61 · rel 9433514
Vesuvius Backpack Trail
A 25,9 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Ohio.
Loop walk
start = finish · Ohio
25,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Sand Hill
summit ·
331 m off route
25,2 km
97%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
192 m
–
300 m
0 km
13,0 km
25,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
212 m elevation
Halfway
257 m elevation
Three quarters
241 m elevation
Finish
192 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Vesuvius Backpack Trail is 25.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Vesuvius Backpack Trail takes approximately 6h 28min to complete.
Yes, Vesuvius Backpack Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Vesuvius Backpack Trail starts near coordinates 38.6066, -82.6303.
Vesuvius Backpack Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.