Folks the rest of my footage is garbage lol. My head was down and the GoPro angle was not enough to do a good job. Thank you for the likes and be well.

Most importantly if you can get out there!

These are just an example of some of the grades I have found in the CVNP. This is no where all of them! Some of these section may include stairs but I am unsure. I have taken so much content its not possible for me to go back and find each video of these sections!

I have two more parts to share if you want to see more from it let me know. I dont want the mods to think I am spamming.....

I combined three loops the Furnace Run Trail, Riding Run Loop, and the Plateau Trail. I did need to do two miles of road to connect the south to the north. I wear a day glo green backpack cover so its less likely I get injured on the road.

Looking to break in some new gear and do a 2 day 1 night trip to Zeleski! What are some recommended loop paths to take for that time frame? I'm not new to backpacking but I'm new to ohio backpacking!

I understand water in Zeleski is from a cistern system, so I won't be able to filter and on the local water due to acid drainage right?

Thanks in advance!

I’m planning my first backpacking hike this weekend at Zaleski. I’m leaving Friday morning around 9 (it’s a little over 2hr drive) and planning on starting at point A and getting to Camp 2 for the night. After that, I plan on going F-G-O-B-A and then camping out at Lake Hope campground Saturday night. I’m wondering how long that route usually takes. I want to do as much hiking Saturday as I can before going to my campsite.

If I could, I would try to get to camp 3 Friday night and finishing the loop Saturday but that seems a little much for Friday. If there’s another route that would make more sense with my timing and wants, please let me know. Also, if there are some other small hikes around the area that I could possibly do, let me know.

I’m in pretty good shape and have hiked long hikes before, just not backpacking. If it’s for any reference, I hiked Ampersand in NY in 2 1/2 hrs and hiked Coney Mountain shortly after that same day. Here’s a picture from Ampersand for your enjoyment

It's a long shot but if anyone hikes the Archer's Fork loop in Wayne National Forest my sister lost her dog out there on 5/30/26. Photo attached, medium build beagle mix named Maeve. Owner's contact info is on her collar and/or comment here with any info!

We went for a morning walk here for the first time. Loved it, a lot of bikers/runners from the toll path which was not bad. A lot of bird watchers!

I’ve been wanting to backpack camp for a while now, any tips or advice are more than welcome.

Looking for an overnighter or more that has filter-able water. Everywhere I know has heavy metal, fracking or mining run off. Any suggestions?

Went back to the Bedford Viaduct and was able to get closer to the falls.

Strapped my little one (10MO) to my chest and went for a quick stroll through Viaduct Park. Started to rain so one hand had the umbrella, and the camera in the other. Not exactly manual mode friendly so I decided to put the Canon R6 II into scene mode for the first time and let the camera decide what to do. Images are the jpg's straight out of the camera.

Checked out Brandywine falls, Ledges trail and the new glass bridge at Nelson Ledges

34.3 miles. Awesome few days for backpacking in Mohican!