5.5 mi
Distance
1,542 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Knighton Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail in Shawnee State Park, managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft, in Scioto County, Ohio. It is 5.5 miles long and gains 1,542 feet. The nearest town is Friendship, Ohio, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 234 ft |
| High point | 1.7 mi | 345 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 234 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
Source of truth
- Shawnee State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Friendship, OH · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Scioto County, OH
- Jurisdiction:
- Shawnee State Park · Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(740) 858-6652
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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