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 The Scioto Trail Section traverses portions of
Vinton, Hocking, Ross and Pike counties. These are the legendary
foothills of the Appalachians - beautiful southern Ohio hill
country. The BT passes through three state forests - Tar
Hollow State Forest, Scioto
Trail State Forest, and Pike
State Forest. These forests have state
parks nearby, affording plentiful camping and recreational
facilities for individuals and groups. The trail through the
state forests is either off-road or on state forest access roads.
The Scioto Trail Section begins on State Route 327 just east of
Tar Hollow State Forest. It works its way northwest through the
forest up to the Tar Hollow Fire Tower, then southward through
state forest and private lands to US Route 50, just west of
Londonderry. These miles provide some beautiful sections of
forested off-road trail as well as some spectacular views of the
surrounding countryside from a variety of ridgetops. The Buckeye
Trail then connects to Scioto Trail State Forest via pastureland,
backcountry roads and picturesque off-road ridgetops overlooking
the Scioto River valley, crossing the Scioto River just before
entering the Scioto Trail State Forest. The trail west of Scioto
Trail State Forest follows mostly remote, scenic backroads to the
small crossroads of Nipgen, just outside of Pike State Forest.
The western terminus of the section is in Pike State Forest,
southeast of Pike Lake Dam.
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Information on this page is provided as a service by the
Buckeye Trail Association. It is believed accurate, but not
guaranteed. Changes may occur at anytime. When known, such
changes will be noted on this web site, and in Trailblazer, the BTA's bi-monthly
publication. The Buckeye Trail Association is not responsible for
any errors, omissions or changes to the information on this page.
If you note any errors, please contact the Buckeye Trail
Association, PO Box 254, Worthington, Ohio, 43085, or E-Mail the
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Last updated: Dec. 8, 2007
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