Zaleski Backpack Trail - North Loop

Zaleski State Forest, Ohio, United States

7.0 miles (11.3 km) · 1,048 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Zaleski Backpack Trail - North Loop covers 7.0 miles across Zaleski State Forest, Ohio, United States. Runners face 1,048 feet of climbing with 1,013 feet of loss. The course averages 154 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 71% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 9.7 out of 10, placing it in the 62.68th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Ohio adventures.