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Orange Loop

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 5.0 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. OH
  3. …Southeast Ohio
  4. …Logan
  5. Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve
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“The Orange Loop is the first accessible loop from trailhead and contains the overlook. ”

Hitch Marden
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Miles

3.2

KM

Point to Point

1,188' 362 m

High

886' 270 m

Low

375' 114 m

Up

269' 82 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

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Description

The trail starts with a gradual uphill from the trailhead. From the junction, turn left for the most direct access to the overlook! The trail is very well maintained. The lowest points are subject to washout after heavy rains, and there are steep inclines on either approach.

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Land Manager: Ohio DNR - Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve

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  5.0 from 3 votes

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Overlook at Jacobs Ladder (1184 ft) on the Christmas Rock Trail (Orange Loop).
Aug 30, 2017 near Lancaster, OH
Jacob's Ladder Overlook, Christmas Rocks.
Dec 1, 2020 near Lancaster, OH
Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve
Aug 30, 2017 near Lancaster, OH
Preserve sign just off the Arney Run Parking Lot, marking the trailhead.
Dec 1, 2020 near Lancaster, OH

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Jun 14, 2020
Tim Rowland
We just went straight to the lookout and back. We did not do the complete loop. 2.4mi
Jul 9, 2019
Blake Morman

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