Name: Shawnee Forest 13 mile fast, strenuous day hike, Part 1 of 4
Start: 2024-12-07T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T15:30:00-05:00

The trails around Shawnee have a well deserved reputation for being some of the most strenuous trails this side of the AT. Fortunately, that presents a great opportunity for the hiker looking for a good workout. We will take advantage of that by going at a fast pace, and getting in some cardio and conditioning. My definition of fast is an average of 3.0 or better mph moving pace. This hike is designed to be a challenge for experienced hikers, and would be unsuitable for beginners, or those who do not enjoy a physical challenge. You should be very comfortable hiking 10+ miles at a fairly brisk pace to participate in this hike.

This trip will be the first of a series of four monthly hikes that include the whole Shawnee State Forest Backpacking Trail, around 13 miles each and focused on conditioning. For this one, we will do a 13 mile day hike on the backpacking trail from Camp 5 to Camp 2. We will attempt to follow the old, original trail as closely as possible. This will increase the difficulty of the hike as the old trail has not been maintained for years.

We go rain or shine. If you're experienced enough to come on this hike, you're experienced enough to know what to bring and wear. I'll note that this hike will most likely have you working up a sweat on the hills, so be prepared with the right layers to protect yourself, especially when we stop moving.

Carpool: I'll be with my red, Pontiac G6 at the far end of the Value City Furniture parking lot (39.096061, -84.279267) in Eastgate at 7:45 am, leaving by 7:55 am. Directions: We'll then meet at the Shawnee State Forest Backpack Trailhead parking lot, where the registration kiosk is. GPS: 38.74159, -83.19745 or Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/5j9tP Please be prompt at 9:30 am, as we'll need to shuttle vehicles both before and after the hike.

513-707-2672

Ohio Valley Trailblazers

Travel & Outdoor

Hiking

Backpacking

Shawnee Forest 13 mile fast, strenuous day hike, Part 1 of 4

This content is available only to members

Shawnee Forest 13 mile fast, strenuous day hike, Part 1 of 4

Details