Zaleski Backpack Trail - Middle Loop

Hiking Moderate Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 15.42 km
Elevation gain 579 m
Elevation loss 661 m
Altitude minimum 220 m
Altitude maximum 347 m
Altitude Start 265 m
Altitude End 265 m
Estimated hiking time 4 h 50 min
Difficulty Moderate

15.42 km loop hiking starting from Athens. Elevation gain is 579 m, with altitude ranging from 220 m to 347 m. Estimated time: 4 h 50 min. Starting town: Athens (Ohio, États-Unis).

This hike includes 3 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 171 m across 3.12 km, with an average slope of 5.5%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 822 m): +58 m over 530 m, average slope 11.0%
  • Climb 2 (at km 9.67 km): +83 m over 1.92 km, average slope 4.3%
  • Climb 3 (at km 15.03 km): +30 m over 677 m, average slope 4.4%

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