Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3

Total Miles
22.8

Elevation

265.02 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

This trail is Wikesville to Cone/Appalachia Highway Vinton County Tunnel Loop East. This section starts at Wikesville, Ohio, and runs counterclockwise north through Vinton County, stopping at Moonville Tunnel and Kings Hollow Tunnel which was recently added as the Rails to Trails Hiking pathway through the Appalachian Foothills. Gas and food can be found along the way. It ends at Lake Hope State Lodge and is good for a day trip. You can do the entire loop in about six hours.

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Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3
Vinton County Tunnel Tour Part 3

Difficulty

There are some steep hill climbs and soft shoulders.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Nick B
Aug 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
the trail was open and clear
Thomas Schaefer
Aug 14, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Ran the entire route in reverse . Very dusty and minimal local traffic. Lots of wildlife
Chris Hardwick
Aug 04, 2024
4x4
Open
Andy Kachelmeier
Jun 22, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty

Access Description

Wikesville is the closest town. Lake Hope State Park Lodge is the starting point near Logan/Athens, Ohio.

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