18.1 mi
Distance
4,852 ft
Elev. Gain
8h 10m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Shawnee Backpackers Trail is a point-to-point trail in Shawnee State Park, managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft, in Scioto County, Ohio. It is 18 miles long. 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 | 236 ft |
| High point | 4.2 mi | 389 ft |
| End | 18.1 mi | 217 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
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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Knighton Nature Trail
Shawnee State Park North Loop
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