Vesuvius Backpack Trail

Hiking Hard Lake Vesuvius Dam, Ohio
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Distance25.94 km
Elevation gain1079 m
Elevation loss1079 m
Estimated time7 h 20 min
Altitude maximum306 m
Altitude minimum185 m
TypeLoop
DifficultyHard
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About this trail

25.94 km loop hiking starting from Lake Vesuvius Dam.

This hike includes 5 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 478 m across 6.24 km, with an average slope of 7.7%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 4.05 km): +93 m over 1.39 km, average slope 6.7%
  • Climb 2 (at km 9.98 km): +199 m over 2.01 km, average slope 9.9%
  • Climb 3 (at km 15.32 km): +85 m over 1.27 km, average slope 6.7%
  • Climb 4 (at km 19.90 km): +57 m over 1.01 km, average slope 5.6%
  • Climb 5 (at km 22.73 km): +44 m over 548 m, average slope 8.0%
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