Near South Loop: Paint Creek Trail
This map shows far more detail than the app. Most important - hiking all of the optional portions totals 10.6 miles.
Near South Loop: Paint Creek Trail
It's an easy walk that we completed in about 45 minutes with lots of stops to admire wildflowers, bugs, and gulleys.

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South Loop: Paint Creek Trail

3.3 (6 Ratings)
A wonderful singletrack loop in rural southern Ohio.
6
mi
Distance
539
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.05mi
Distance
539ft
Elevation Gain
532ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
981ft
High Point
807ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting near the boat ramp, the Paint Creek South Loop meanders through the forest above the lake. This trail offers a lot of short and steep ups and downs with a lot of twists and turns. Keep an eye on the ground for roots along the way. There is only one trail, so navigating is very easy. The only choice you'll have is whether or not you want to add the Little Pond Trail at the southern end of the trail.

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Contributors
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