Name: Shawnee Forest strenuous day hike, Part 4 of 4
Start: 2025-03-08T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-08T15:30:00-05:00

This hike is focused on conditioning. We'll be moving at a fast pace, and getting in a good cardio workout. This hike would be unsuitable for beginners, or those who do not enjoy pushing themselves physically. You should be very comfortable hiking 10+ miles at a fairly brisk pace to participate in this hike.

Part 4 of this series goes from Camp 5 to the trail head, which contains some of the most difficult hills (including Big Ugly, again!), but is also some of the most scenic. It will definitely be a good workout. The mileage is around 15 miles. 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, snow 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 very easily have you working up a sweat on the hills even if temps are near freezing, so be prepared with the right layers to protect yourself, especially when we stop moving. It's March in Ohio, so expect anything.

Carpool (39.096061, -84.279267) - Look for the red Pontiac G6 at the far end of the Value City Furniture parking lot in Eastgate at 7:45 am, leaving by 7:55 am.

Directions: We'll 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.

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