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OSM map layer · LineString
39.35, -82.33 · rel 12876085
39.35, -82.33 · rel 12876085
Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop
A 15,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Ohio.
Loop walk
start = finish · Ohio
15,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
1× ruins
4× summit
Olds Hollow Cave
cave ·
82 m off route
8,0 km
52%
Hope Furnace
ruins ·
69 m off route
8,5 km
55%
Irish Ridge
summit ·
334 m off route
8,5 km
55%
Furnace Ridge
summit ·
414 m off route
8,5 km
55%
Long Ridge
summit ·
57 m off route
13,9 km
90%
Starrett Ridge
summit ·
on the route
15,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop is 15.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop takes approximately 3h 51min to complete.
Yes, Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop starts near coordinates 39.3621, -82.3116.
Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.