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Scioto Trail Loop route map
Difficulty: ModerateLoop

Scioto Trail Loop

Chillicothe, Ohio

6.7 mi

Distance

1,427 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 43m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Scioto Trail Loop is a loop trail in Scioto Trail State Park, managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft, in Ross County, Ohio. It is 6.7 miles long and gains 1,427 feet. The nearest town is Massieville, Ohio, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:215 ft
Max:336 ft
Gain:435 ft
Loss:435 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 215 ft and 336 ft across 6.7 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.215 ft255 ft296 ft336 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.0 mi6.7 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi223 ft
High point2.5 mi336 ft
End6.7 mi223 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Massieville, OH · about 2 mi away
County:
Ross County, OH
Jurisdiction:
Scioto Trail 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.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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