Zaleski Backpack Trail - South Loop

Zaleski State Forest, Ohio, United States

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 1,551 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Zaleski Backpack Trail - South Loop is a 9.4 mile route in Zaleski State Forest, Ohio, United States. The course features 1,551 feet of elevation gain and 1,435 feet of descent. Vertical rate measures 168 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 61.96th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Ohio's mountain terrain.