Near Hargus Lake Trail
The entrance to the trail on the east side of the lake.
Near Hargus Lake Trail
This is a photo taken from the east side of the lake, near the parking lot. A good portion of the trail looks like this.
Near Hargus Lake Trail
A good sample of the terrain around the 5 mile loop. This photo was taken on the Squawroot Trail.
Near Hargus Lake Trail
Map of the trail.

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Hargus Lake Trail

3.4 (5 Ratings)
This is a 5 Mile trail around Hargus Lake.
3.8
mi
Distance
389
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.8mi
Distance
389ft
Elevation Gain
389ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
901ft
High Point
773ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
A very nice trail around Hargus Lake in Circleville Ohio. There aren't too many hills, but just enough to keep it interesting. You can stretch and outing to 5 miles if you include the "Squawroot Trail", and the "Pine Grove Trail" as well.

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July 18, 2024
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