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is permitted on state forest land.

12. Be aware of the various hunting seasons as public hunting


countered.
for the changing weather and conditions that may be en-
11. Winter backpackers should be experienced and prepared
ing a severe storm.
10. Stream crossings may be impassable due to runoff follow-
9. For your protection, park your car only at the trailhead.
quarters.
road immediately and report it to the forest or park head-
8. If you discover a forest fire, hike the trail to the nearest
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H
ods in Ohio.
website address: ohiodnr.com/forestry May, October and November, the forest fire danger peri-
2045 Morse Rd., H-1 • Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693 with campground fires and smoking during March, April,
Division of Forestry all leaves and duff to mineral soil. Be especially careful
7. Extinguish all smoking materials carefully. Scrape away
Phone: (740) 589-9920 readily available.
Athens, Ohio 45701 stove is recommended. Supplies of wood fuel may not be
360 E. State St. mum of awkward and disposable containers. A portable
Division of Wildlife 6. Select and pack your food so that you will have a mini-
WATERLOO WILDLIFE AREA medical aid immediately.
put your hands, especially in rocky areas. If bitten, seek
Phone: (740) 596-5253 Phone: 1-877-247-8733
McArthur, Ohio 45651 Zaleski, Ohio 45698
leggings afford good protection. Watch where you sit or
27331 State Route 278 P.O. Box 330 St. Rt. 278 5. Beware of poisonous snakes. High leather boots or heavy
Division of Parks & Recreation Division of Forestry a compass.
LAKE HOPE STATE PARK ZALESKI STATE FOREST downhill to a road, usually within a mile. Carry a map and
with white blazes. If you become lost, follow water courses
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4. The main trail is marked with orange blazes and side trails
enjoyable outing.
niques involved for backpacking to insure a successful and
Albany tice good camping etiquette. Become familiar with tech-
McArthur Prattsville
50 3. Respect the solitude sought by other backpackers and prac-
278 677 impassable.
50 681 356
Zaleski
ter may not be provided in winter when access roads are
supply is limited, so please use water conservatively. Wa-
Athens 56 Mineral the map. We suggest that you carry your own water. The
328 2. The only drinking water supplies available are shown on
very dangerous when you are alone.
Carbondale 1. For safety, hike with a companion. Disabling injuries are
33 56
Starr 93
BACKPACK TRAIL TRAIL TIPS
278
328
p.m. and 8 a.m.
Forest Nelsonville campgrounds in any manner between the hours of 11:00
STATE FOREST
33
State 8. No person may disturb the peace and quiet of others in the
Zaleski disposal.
and condition. All refuse must be packed out for proper
Logan 7. Camps must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
ting of trees is prohibited.

ZALESKI
portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all times. Cut-
LOCATION MAP 6. Fires are prohibited except in designated fire rings or in
WELCOME TO THE ZALESKI STATE 8. Most of the area that you have traveled thus far and will plants were collected, identified, and deposited in the
travel for the next four miles is known as the Zaleski Tur- Bartley Herbarium of Ohio University during a 1964-65
FOREST BACKPACK TRAIL
key Management Area. This area was originally established ecological study of the forest. The planting started in 1906
This trail was established to provide backpacking opportuni- as a cooperative effort between the divisions of Forestry and continued for nearly 30 years. Over 200 acres were
ties as well as to introduce some scenic and historic aspects of and Wildlife to provide suitable habitat for propagation of planted, of which about 60 acres remain.
the forest. For a 10-mile day trip, follow loop ABCDEFA of the wild turkey. 15. This is a point of interest because of the surveyor’s monu-
backpack trail. This is a rather lengthy and strenuous hike. Carry 9. If you look at the rock outcropping on the south side of the ment nearby designating a common corner shared by three
a canteen, lunch and energy-supplying snacks. The numbered trail, you will notice vertical grooves cut into the face of counties. The counties are Hocking to the northwest, Ath-
posts along the trail correspond to the paragraphs that follow. the sandstone. These are actually drilling marks left when ens to the east, and Vinton to the southwest.
1. You are walking on a portion of the original road from this site was used as a stone quarry. A line of holes were 16. The road that you are now walking on was used during the
Marietta to Chillicothe, which also passed through drilled into the rock and then explosive charges were placed 1860’s to haul charcoal to the Hope Furnace. Charcoal,
Middletown (today known as Athens). This road, aban- into the holes. The charges were then detonated to sepa- which was used to fire the iron furnace, was made in the
doned by 1870, was actively used by early settlers and rate large sections of rock. The shallow pocket that you forest by piling wood in large stacks, covering it with wet
was also an important hunting ground for Native see at the bottom of the drill marks is where the explosion earth and leaves, and burning it for 10 to 12 days.
Americans. took place. The sandstone from this site could have been 17. The structure that you see is a metering station, used in the
2. The portion of the railroad track in the valley, which can used to build one of the local iron furnaces, railroad abut- Lake Hope mine sealing demonstration project. The ob-
be seen from this overlook, is purported to be haunted by ments, or local structures. jective of this project was to prevent acid mine drainage
the ghost of Moonville. At the turn of the century, so the 10. How well do you know your native Ohio hardwood trees? from entering the stream. The building contained instru-
story goes, a brakeman was killed near the Moonville tun- There are 14 numbered trees in the immediate vicinity of ments that monitored water quality and flow.
nel as he waved his lantern to stop the train. The man was this post. Can you identify them all? The answers are lo- 18. You are on an old township road, used until around 1920.
exceedingly drunk, and unfortunately swayed into the path cated elsewhere on this map. It was during this period that the last of the farms on what
of the oncoming steam locomotive. Reportedly, he was 11. The 20 acres to your north were regenerated in 1987. In is now Zaleski State Forest were being abandoned.
buried in the Moonville graveyard, and if you come here this area, foresters have enhanced the natural cycle of the 19. This is the site of a former farm. Be careful not to fall into
at night, some say you can see his lantern a-glimmerin’ forest by creating an opening in the canopy allowing sun- old wells and cellars. Some additional clues to indicate
and a-wavin’, still trying to stop that train. light to reach the forest floor. This encourages certain tree that this was a former farmstead are foundation stones,
3. You are now traveling down the main street of an early species, such as the oaks and hickories, to thrive naturally. old fencerows and ornamental, shade, and fruit trees.
mining town, Ingham Station, which had a store, railroad Wildlife also benefits from variation in the height of cover We hope that you have enjoyed your hike or backpacking trip.
depot, and was inhabited by several families during the resulting from this practice. Similar areas are found If you have any suggestions or questions about what you have
1870’s. It takes a sharp eye to find any evidence of a town throughout this forest. In 2002, a prescribed burn was con- seen on the trail, inquire at the Forest Headquarters or write to
that existed over 100 years ago. Notice the old cellar hole ducted on this same site. The objective is to reduce the the Division of Forestry, 2045 Morse Rd., H-1, Columbus, Ohio
on the trail’s edge. The entrance to the old Ingham mine is probability of future uncontrolled forest fires and to en- 43229.
further up the trail and to the left. courage the regeneration of oak trees.
(Portions of the above information obtained from E. Conway,
4. The fields and buildings sometimes visible to the east are 12. This is an old auger mine area. As implied by its name, a
part of an old town named King Station. This stretch of N. Stranahan, and Ohio Journal of Science.)
large auger was used to drill and extract the coal from the
abandoned railroad from Moonville through Ingham to vein. If you look to the southeast, you can still see rem-
Mineral was considered by many to be the loneliest in the nants of the trolley car railway that was used to haul coal BACKPACK TRAIL RULES
State of Ohio. from the site.
1. You may camp only in the designated campground areas
5. The small donut-shaped mound is a ceremonial ring built 13. The area surrounding you is part of a 59-acre selective
shown on the map.
and used by the Native Americans of the Adena group. timber harvest that was completed in 1993. Foresters imple-
2. A self-registration permit (no fee) is required of all hikers.
Known as mound builders, the Adena were active in south- mented this type of harvest in order to improve the health
The permit, which you must fill out prior to entering the
ern Ohio between 800 B.C. and 700 A.D. Notice the chips and vigor of the remaining trees and to also salvage dete-
trail, is available at the trail parking area 24-hours a day
of black flint in the roadway. This Zaleski flint, which out- riorating trees in the area. Very little evidence remains of
(Point A). Place the completed permit in the registration
crops in portions of Vinton County, was the third most the logging activity, but if you look closely you can still
box provided at the trail head and carry the stub with you
important flint to the Native Americans of Ohio. see some of the stumps and treetops from the harvested
on the trail.
6. At this point, you are again on the old Marietta to Chillicothe trees. You will also notice an abundance of young trees
3. No person is permitted to camp more than 14 days in any
Road, which passes through the upcoming campsite. growing under the canopy of the larger ones.
30 day-period. Camps must be moved to another back-
7. The immediate area that you are walking through is the 14. You are entering a mixed pine stand known as the Doolittle,
pack campground each day.
site of a wildfire that occurred on February 14, 2000. The Enderlin, York, or Carbondale Forest. The plantation has
4. Backpack groups are limited to a maximum of 10 persons
fire burned 10 acres and was started from an unattended been of interest to botanists because it is one of the oldest
per party at any one backpack campground.
campfire. You may see black scorch marks on some of the unmanaged plantations in southeastern Ohio. The forest is
5. Domestic dogs or cats are permitted in the backpack camp-
trees as well as dead trees that succumbed to the flames. composed of conifer plantings with an understory of woody
grounds and on the trail, provided they are leashed or un-
and herbaceous plants. A total of 197 species of vascular
der control at all times.
is permitted on state forest land.
12. Be aware of the various hunting seasons as public hunting
countered.
for the changing weather and conditions that may be en-
11. Winter backpackers should be experienced and prepared
ing a severe storm.
10. Stream crossings may be impassable due to runoff follow-
9. For your protection, park your car only at the trailhead.
quarters.
road immediately and report it to the forest or park head-
8. If you discover a forest fire, hike the trail to the nearest
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H
ods in Ohio.
website address: ohiodnr.com/forestry May, October and November, the forest fire danger peri-
2045 Morse Rd., H-1 • Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693 with campground fires and smoking during March, April,
Division of Forestry all leaves and duff to mineral soil. Be especially careful
7. Extinguish all smoking materials carefully. Scrape away
Phone: (740) 589-9920 readily available.
Athens, Ohio 45701 stove is recommended. Supplies of wood fuel may not be
360 E. State St. mum of awkward and disposable containers. A portable
Division of Wildlife 6. Select and pack your food so that you will have a mini-
WATERLOO WILDLIFE AREA medical aid immediately.
put your hands, especially in rocky areas. If bitten, seek
Phone: (740) 596-5253 Phone: 1-877-247-8733
McArthur, Ohio 45651 Zaleski, Ohio 45698
leggings afford good protection. Watch where you sit or
27331 State Route 278 P.O. Box 330 St. Rt. 278 5. Beware of poisonous snakes. High leather boots or heavy
Division of Parks & Recreation Division of Forestry a compass.
LAKE HOPE STATE PARK ZALESKI STATE FOREST downhill to a road, usually within a mile. Carry a map and
with white blazes. If you become lost, follow water courses
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4. The main trail is marked with orange blazes and side trails
enjoyable outing.
niques involved for backpacking to insure a successful and
Albany
McArthur Prattsville
tice good camping etiquette. Become familiar with tech-
50 3. Respect the solitude sought by other backpackers and prac-
278 677 impassable.
50 681 356
Zaleski
ter may not be provided in winter when access roads are
supply is limited, so please use water conservatively. Wa-
Athens 56 Mineral the map. We suggest that you carry your own water. The
328 2. The only drinking water supplies available are shown on
very dangerous when you are alone.
Carbondale 1. For safety, hike with a companion. Disabling injuries are
BACKPACK TRAIL 33
Starr
56

93 TRAIL TIPS
278

328
STATE FOREST Forest Nelsonville
p.m. and 8 a.m.
campgrounds in any manner between the hours of 11:00
33
State 8. No person may disturb the peace and quiet of others in the
Zaleski disposal.
ZALESKI Logan
and condition. All refuse must be packed out for proper
7. Camps must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
ting of trees is prohibited.
portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all times. Cut-
LOCATION MAP 6. Fires are prohibited except in designated fire rings or in

WELCOME TO THE ZALESKI STATE 8. Most of the area that you have traveled thus far and will plants were collected, identified, and deposited in the
travel for the next four miles is known as the Zaleski Tur- Bartley Herbarium of Ohio University during a 1964-65
FOREST BACKPACK TRAIL
key Management Area. This area was originally established ecological study of the forest. The planting started in 1906
This trail was established to provide backpacking opportuni- as a cooperative effort between the divisions of Forestry and continued for nearly 30 years. Over 200 acres were
ties as well as to introduce some scenic and historic aspects of and Wildlife to provide suitable habitat for propagation of planted, of which about 60 acres remain.
the forest. For a 10-mile day trip, follow loop ABCDEFA of the wild turkey. 15. This is a point of interest because of the surveyor’s monu-
backpack trail. This is a rather lengthy and strenuous hike. Carry 9. If you look at the rock outcropping on the south side of the ment nearby designating a common corner shared by three
a canteen, lunch and energy-supplying snacks. The numbered trail, you will notice vertical grooves cut into the face of counties. The counties are Hocking to the northwest, Ath-
posts along the trail correspond to the paragraphs that follow. the sandstone. These are actually drilling marks left when ens to the east, and Vinton to the southwest.
1. You are walking on a portion of the original road from this site was used as a stone quarry. A line of holes were 16. The road that you are now walking on was used during the
Marietta to Chillicothe, which also passed through drilled into the rock and then explosive charges were placed 1860’s to haul charcoal to the Hope Furnace. Charcoal,
Middletown (today known as Athens). This road, aban- into the holes. The charges were then detonated to sepa- which was used to fire the iron furnace, was made in the
doned by 1870, was actively used by early settlers and rate large sections of rock. The shallow pocket that you forest by piling wood in large stacks, covering it with wet
was also an important hunting ground for Native see at the bottom of the drill marks is where the explosion earth and leaves, and burning it for 10 to 12 days.
Americans. took place. The sandstone from this site could have been 17. The structure that you see is a metering station, used in the
2. The portion of the railroad track in the valley, which can used to build one of the local iron furnaces, railroad abut- Lake Hope mine sealing demonstration project. The ob-
be seen from this overlook, is purported to be haunted by ments, or local structures. jective of this project was to prevent acid mine drainage
the ghost of Moonville. At the turn of the century, so the 10. How well do you know your native Ohio hardwood trees? from entering the stream. The building contained instru-
story goes, a brakeman was killed near the Moonville tun- There are 14 numbered trees in the immediate vicinity of ments that monitored water quality and flow.
nel as he waved his lantern to stop the train. The man was this post. Can you identify them all? The answers are lo- 18. You are on an old township road, used until around 1920.
exceedingly drunk, and unfortunately swayed into the path cated elsewhere on this map. It was during this period that the last of the farms on what
of the oncoming steam locomotive. Reportedly, he was 11. The 20 acres to your north were regenerated in 1987. In is now Zaleski State Forest were being abandoned.
buried in the Moonville graveyard, and if you come here this area, foresters have enhanced the natural cycle of the 19. This is the site of a former farm. Be careful not to fall into
at night, some say you can see his lantern a-glimmerin’ forest by creating an opening in the canopy allowing sun- old wells and cellars. Some additional clues to indicate
and a-wavin’, still trying to stop that train. light to reach the forest floor. This encourages certain tree that this was a former farmstead are foundation stones,
3. You are now traveling down the main street of an early species, such as the oaks and hickories, to thrive naturally. old fencerows and ornamental, shade, and fruit trees.
mining town, Ingham Station, which had a store, railroad Wildlife also benefits from variation in the height of cover We hope that you have enjoyed your hike or backpacking trip.
depot, and was inhabited by several families during the resulting from this practice. Similar areas are found If you have any suggestions or questions about what you have
1870’s. It takes a sharp eye to find any evidence of a town throughout this forest. In 2002, a prescribed burn was con- seen on the trail, inquire at the Forest Headquarters or write to
that existed over 100 years ago. Notice the old cellar hole ducted on this same site. The objective is to reduce the the Division of Forestry, 2045 Morse Rd., H-1, Columbus, Ohio
on the trail’s edge. The entrance to the old Ingham mine is probability of future uncontrolled forest fires and to en- 43229.
further up the trail and to the left. courage the regeneration of oak trees.
(Portions of the above information obtained from E. Conway,
4. The fields and buildings sometimes visible to the east are 12. This is an old auger mine area. As implied by its name, a
part of an old town named King Station. This stretch of N. Stranahan, and Ohio Journal of Science.)
large auger was used to drill and extract the coal from the
abandoned railroad from Moonville through Ingham to vein. If you look to the southeast, you can still see rem-
Mineral was considered by many to be the loneliest in the nants of the trolley car railway that was used to haul coal BACKPACK TRAIL RULES
State of Ohio. from the site.
1. You may camp only in the designated campground areas
5. The small donut-shaped mound is a ceremonial ring built 13. The area surrounding you is part of a 59-acre selective
shown on the map.
and used by the Native Americans of the Adena group. timber harvest that was completed in 1993. Foresters imple-
2. A self-registration permit (no fee) is required of all hikers.
Known as mound builders, the Adena were active in south- mented this type of harvest in order to improve the health
The permit, which you must fill out prior to entering the
ern Ohio between 800 B.C. and 700 A.D. Notice the chips and vigor of the remaining trees and to also salvage dete-
trail, is available at the trail parking area 24-hours a day
of black flint in the roadway. This Zaleski flint, which out- riorating trees in the area. Very little evidence remains of
(Point A). Place the completed permit in the registration
crops in portions of Vinton County, was the third most the logging activity, but if you look closely you can still
box provided at the trail head and carry the stub with you
important flint to the Native Americans of Ohio. see some of the stumps and treetops from the harvested
on the trail.
6. At this point, you are again on the old Marietta to Chillicothe trees. You will also notice an abundance of young trees
3. No person is permitted to camp more than 14 days in any
Road, which passes through the upcoming campsite. growing under the canopy of the larger ones.
30 day-period. Camps must be moved to another back-
7. The immediate area that you are walking through is the 14. You are entering a mixed pine stand known as the Doolittle,
pack campground each day.
site of a wildfire that occurred on February 14, 2000. The Enderlin, York, or Carbondale Forest. The plantation has
4. Backpack groups are limited to a maximum of 10 persons
fire burned 10 acres and was started from an unattended been of interest to botanists because it is one of the oldest
per party at any one backpack campground.
campfire. You may see black scorch marks on some of the unmanaged plantations in southeastern Ohio. The forest is
5. Domestic dogs or cats are permitted in the backpack camp-
trees as well as dead trees that succumbed to the flames. composed of conifer plantings with an understory of woody
grounds and on the trail, provided they are leashed or un-
and herbaceous plants. A total of 197 species of vascular
der control at all times.
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Adapted from the following 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle maps of the U.S. Geological Survey: Mineral, Union Furnace

LEGEND APPROXIMATE DISTANCES EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS


POINT TO POINT MILES Forest fire: Office ............................................ (740) 596-5781
Road Ranger residence ......................... (740) 596-4978
A - B 1.5
Main trail (follow orange blazes) B - C 0.3 Emergency ....................................................... 911
Side trail (follow white blazes) C - D 4.3 Vinton County Sheriff’s office ........................... (740) 596-5242 or
D - E 0.3 ........................... (740) 596-4222
Campground E - F 2.4 Athens County Sheriff’s office .......................... (740) 593-6633
Trail parking and self registration F - A 1.1 (side trail)
F - G 2.7
Drinking water G - H 1.0
Limited supply, use conservatively TREE IDENTIFICATION ANSWERS
H - L 0.1
(to operate hydrant pull handle
down and hold) H - J 1.9 #1 Sugar Maple #8 Shagbark Hickory
J - K 2.2 #2 River Birch #9 American Beech
Latrine K - L 1.6 #3 Yellow Poplar #10 American Basswood
L - G 0.9 #4 White Ash #11 White Oak
A-Q Reference points #5 Yellow Buckeye #12 Northern Red Oak
G - M 0.1 #6 Black Walnut #13 American Sycamore
1-19 Points of interest M - N 0.1 #7 Black Cherry #14 Red Maple
Private land N - O 2.0
O - P 1.8
P - Q 0.3 Map reviewed and approved by John E. Dorka, Chief, ODNR-Division of Forestry
Q - A 0.1 5/06
0 0.5 1 mile
State forest ownership shown is representative and believed to be correct but not warranted.
Main trail total = 23.5 miles State forest boundary lines on the ground are identified with signs and/or yellow paint
0 0.5 1 kilometer Day loop (ABCDEFA) = 9.9 miles marks on trees.

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