This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.
The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.
Directions
To find this campground and trailhead from Ironton, OH:
- Take SR 93 north out of Ironton for approximately 7 miles.
- Turn right at the Lake Vesuvius Sign and travel approximately 3 miles on County Road 29.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 38° 36′ 41.8348″ N
Longitude 82° 36′ 33.3537″ W