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Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section)

Buckeye Trail, Hocking Hills and Vinton County, Ohio

Distance
85.3 km
Elev. gain
1,865 m
Start
Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve West Trailhead
Finish
Near Eagle Township

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

About this distance

Far shows Buckeye Trail Association's published 85.3 km (53.0 mi). The mapped route measures 84.7 km (52.6 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section)?
The Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section) is 85.3 km (53 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section) have?
The Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section) has about 1,865 m (6,119 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section) start and finish?
The Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section) runs between Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve West Trailhead and Near Eagle Township.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Buckeye Trail (Old Man's Cave Section)?
Far shows Buckeye Trail Association's published 85.3 km (53.0 mi). The mapped route measures 84.7 km (52.6 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.