Vesuvius Backpack Trail
Wayne National Forest (Ironton Ranger District), Ohio
- Distance
- 27.8 km
- Elev. gain
- 688 m
- Start
- Near Elizabeth Township
- Finish
- Near Elizabeth 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 USFS's published 27.8 km (17.3 mi). The mapped route measures 25.9 km (16.1 mi) — a small mapping variance.
Common questions
- How long is the Vesuvius Backpack Trail?
- The Vesuvius Backpack Trail is 27.8 km (17.3 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Vesuvius Backpack Trail have?
- The Vesuvius Backpack Trail has about 688 m (2,257 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Vesuvius Backpack Trail start and finish?
- The Vesuvius Backpack Trail starts and finishes at Near Elizabeth Township.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Vesuvius Backpack Trail?
- Far shows USFS's published 27.8 km (17.3 mi). The mapped route measures 25.9 km (16.1 mi) — a small mapping variance.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap25.9 km · 688 m gain
- Far curator review
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.