Guest Hal Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I know there have been threads about camping sites before, but I couldn't find a good answer. I'm looking for somewhere good to do some hike-in camping this spring. I'm not talking 1/2 mile hikes, but rather, 5+ miles. Does anyone know somewhere good within driving distance (4 hrs or less)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue98ls1 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 We go camping & hiking in Hocking hills quite a bit, they have some nice 5+ mile hikes. We also go to Mohican state park quite a bit. For closer to home hikes and biking we go to the alum creek park. There are a few longer 14+ mile backpacking trails in ohio as well, you can find the info on those and a lot of other hiking trails in ohio at: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/facilitiesmaps/backpacking/tabid/492/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 hocking hills in ohio.,,good for a day hike....but who hasent been there 5times already.... Daniel Boone national Forrest KY is a great trip. we where there last spring. did 2days in the bush last year during springbreak Covered 18 some odd miles(we where moving at a decent speed with the possibility of tracing out way back) http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_trail/ky/sheltowe.htm http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://flyingfishmanky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mb1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://flyingfishmanky.com/id19.html&h=483&w=644&sz=118&hl=en&start=18&sig2=tpK8X35Ex1UM4At6VjVUvg&um=1&tbnid=IwtET2HJ00HUzM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&ei=JsGBR6n1B5-4esmwpUA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcumberland%2Bfalls%2Bmoonbow%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4GZHY_enUS250US250%26sa%3DN This one has pics from the trail itself It isnt high altitude, so you dont still have ice and snow like you would in smoky mtn national park in Tenn(we actually looked there first, but went with KY d/t the lower altitude) Very nice when you are humping in the day Cool enough to be in pants, a long sleeve shirt(polypro, Under Armor what have you..) and a light fleece during the day. but not so cold it was uncomfortable (30+deg at night though) Just about the entire time you are hiking along the sheltowee river, so you aways have h20. Factoid: sheltowee river has Cumberland Falls 2nd largest waterfall east of mississippi. The trailhead we used started at the waterfall. There are shelters on the trail. But bring a tent just incase. when you get done hiking the people down there are as friendly as can be, and there is alot of history about coal mining. We check out 2 old coal mines that had be somewhat restored for historical value. Plenty of bars intown area to watch march madness. And if you are that big of a fan, you drive right though Louisville. If you cant tell by now, i had a blast and HIghly recommend it... best 5days and under hike ive done. the trails are moderate Not really that tough. it was really a reat trip. BEAUTIFUL. in the "rainforest" part with heavy coverage, it is as green as late spring. I plan on going back for an extended weekend hike again in the spring. PM me if you want more details, or a list of stuff you might wanna bring/how to dress Cumberland falls and its "moonbow" http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/2599/cumberlandfallsmoonbowon6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 As mentioned before - ODNR is a great resource. I enjoyed hiking the Zaleski Backpack loop in southern Ohio. Don't have all the info with me this morning, but ODNR has all the details. North & Soth Loop - or combine for longer trip. No shelters, but water & latrines at designated camp areas. Some interesting Ohio history at places on the trail marked with numbered posts - and spelled out in the trail guide. Also near the Moonville tunnel - supposedly haunted, interesting side trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I usually go to Zaleski down near athens, the full loop is like 25 miles I believe. I did it two years ago in January (Freakin cold) but was fun. But you can divide it up into smaller loops which I do more often, especially when I have the girl or the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Daniel Boone (Red River Gorge) for sure, google it. Get a pass, drive in on an access road, park, and start walking. Dont take a big tent though, flat ground is hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Shawnee hills loop if you're not a pussy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Shawnee hills loop if you're not a pussy. I'm not, but my girl is Is there anywhere near that you DON'T have to camp at a campsite? I would prefer to find my own small clearing, rather than one setup for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I remember days of marching 15+ miles to find a spot to dig a foxhole lol, wouldn't mind doing some hiking camping though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I love Hike-in Camping, but I haven't done it since I was in Boy Scouts. And we always seemed to stay on the Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Camp. There were always plenty of places to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Is there anywhere near that you DON'T have to camp at a campsite? I would prefer to find my own small clearing, rather than one setup for me. Lake Vesuvius Rec Area, down in the Wayne National Forest near Ironton. Great place, lots of rock and such. You cant camp in the Rec Area at all, but once you're in the National Forest, you can camp anywhere as long as its Xft from the trail. Easy trail too, woman should dig it. Saw two snakes last time, one was a copperhead (driving a Tacoma!), so be aware. We found an overhang cave there, almost as big as Ash Cave (largest int he state). It's not on any map or survey. Give ya a buck if you can find it in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 There is a place called Wildcat Hollow, down by Burr Oak Lake. It has some great trails and is beautiful down there. It's only about 1 hour from Cbus. There is a lot of cool stuff down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hey Eric, if you want to see some nice caves and do some repelling, you should go down to my uncle's property in Scioto County. It's un-touched territory. Every time I go down there I'm just amazed that I'm in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Indeed I should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Repelling is awsome, I have some gear. Last time i went was when I got my hi angle rescue certification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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