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Backpacking -  Zaleski State Forest

P.O. Box 330, S.R. 278
Zaleski, Ohio 45698-0330
740-596-5781

Total acres: 26,827
County: Vinton and Athens Counties

25 miles of hiking

23 mils of backpacking

50 miles of horseback riding

 

Brochure with map (pdf)
Brochure with backpack map (pdf)

Not far from Old Man's Cave, Zaleski State Forest offers adventurous hikers a treat into both history and the natural environment. The main trail is a loop of 23.5 miles. There is also a 10-mile day loop trail.

 

General Forest Rules
  1. Zaleski State Forest is open to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily. Legal campers, hunters and anglers may be present during other hours.
  2. Operation of motor vehicles is restricted to roads provided for such travel. The speed limit on state forest roads is 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Vehicles may not be parked where traffic or access to division service roads or trails will be obstructed.
  3. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails.
  4. Fires are not permitted except in grills or fire rings provided or in portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all times.
  5. Litter must be disposed of in receptacles provided.
  6. Camping is permitted only in areas provided and designated for such use.
  7. Public display or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited.
  8. Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any property, material, natural feature or vegetation is prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and removed except from tree seed orchards or posted areas.
  9. General visitation guideline

ZALESKI STATE FOREST
Division of Forestry
Zaleski, Ohio 45698
Phone: (740) 596-5781

LAKE HOPE STATE PARK
Division of Parks & Recreation
Zaleski, Ohio 45698
Phone: (740) 596-5253

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