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Hanging Rock Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Ironton, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hanging Rock Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Lake-filled recreational area offering hiking, trail riding and camping, plus fishing.
What runners say about Hanging Rock Trailhead
“What a great ride and a nice, beautiful place to get out and see the changing leaves.”
I've been around a lot of different spots in Wayne National Forest, but this is probably the coolest area. The area has over 50 ponds/lakes. You can camp for free, you can fish, you can swim. Their are a lot of trails for off road vehicles, horses and mountain bikes. Their are limitless areas to hike and camp.
A 12-mile loop hiking trail shared with ATVs, people show courtesy to share the trail. Trails are easily identifiable and there are plenty of places to access the river/lake for the pup. There are 3 steep downhill-uphill combo in the loop but the elevation change is not too strenuous (about 250').
They have definitely done some work to the trails. What a great ride and a nice, beautiful place to get out and see the changing leaves.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice parking area with easy unloading with restrooms and easy access”
“What a great ride and a nice, beautiful place to get out and see the changing leaves.”
“Nice parking area with easy unloading with restrooms and easy access”
“A 12-mile loop hiking trail shared with ATVs, people show courtesy to share the trail.”
Plan your run at Hanging Rock Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone(740) 534-6500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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