Furnace Run Loop
A compact, steep loop near Everett Covered Bridge with substantial elevation change for its length.
Route overview
Furnace Run Loop in Ohio.
Furnace Run Loop is a short but vigorous circuit in the Everett area. Its 240 ft of official elevation change over only 1.9 miles makes it one of the steeper compact options in this wave. The route shares a broader horse-trail landscape, so hikers should understand right-of-way and keep dogs calm around horses.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Distance
- 3.06 km
- Typical duration
- 60-60 minutes
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- 73 m change
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No park entrance fee and no separate ordinary day-hike permit identified by NPS. Verify current closures, road access, area hours, and any special-use requirements.
Safety context
Yield to horses, step to the downhill side where practical, keep dogs close, and expect steep muddy or icy slopes. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Yield to horses, step to the downhill side where practical, keep dogs close, and expect steep muddy or icy slopes.
Highlights
steep loop, horse trail, covered bridge, hills, Ohio
Why find a buddy
Good for hikers seeking a one-hour climb and willing to share trail space with equestrians.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.