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What to expect
The Vesuvius Backpack is a 26.0 km
looped trail that starts and ends in Elizabeth Township,
Lawrence County, Ohio.
Based on our data, the trail is graded as Medium.
For information on how we grade trails, please click here.
Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.
This trail can be completed in approx 2 days. Caution is advised on trail
times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here.
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Trail stats
Trail length
26.0 km
Time
~ 2 days
Total Elevation Gain
620 m
Total Elevation Loss
620 m
Avg Elevation per KM
24 m
Max Elevation
