Near Joan Jones Portman Trail
The view from Floods Point.
Near Joan Jones Portman Trail
Bridge at Visitor's Center

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Joan Jones Portman Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A simple out/up and back/down trail with a view at the top.
0.8
mi
Distance
370
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
No fires, pets, going off-trail etc. Guidelines are posted at the ranger station.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.79mi
Distance
370ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
906ft
High Point
536ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Joan Jones Portman Trail offers a simple hike that is a steady uphill on the way out and a steady downhill on the way back. The view at the top, like all of Southern Ohio, is best between fall and early spring.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Andrew Grachek