Near Raven Rock State Nature Preserve Trail
View of West Portsmouth schools from Raven Rock
Near Raven Rock State Nature Preserve Trail
Another shot underneath Raven Rock
Near Raven Rock State Nature Preserve Trail
Me taking in the view at Raven Rock
Near Raven Rock State Nature Preserve Trail
View underneath Raven Rock

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Raven Rock State Nature Preserve Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Wonderful trail in southern Ohio that leads to Raven Rock that gives views of the Ohio River and Kentucky.
1.3
mi
Distance
541
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.3mi
Distance
541ft
Elevation Gain
79ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,046ft
High Point
532ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail has a mostly steady incline with a few spots that are steeper. The terrain is mostly dirt with some various rocks and roots. There is a lot of good tree cover that makes the trail comfortable for hiking, even on sunny days. The top of the trail is Raven Rock, which looks out over the Ohio River and Kentucky. If you go beneath Raven Rock there are hundreds of carvings and signatures, some dating back to the 1800s.

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Contributors
Shannon Rhoden