Ledges Trail
A sandstone-ledges circuit through cool forest passages, rock formations, and exposed viewpoints.
Route overview
Ledges Trail in Ohio.
Ledges Trail circles the Virginia Kendall sandstone formations through a shaded landscape of rock walls, narrow passages, forest, and viewpoints. The modest elevation figure understates the practical challenge of rocks, steps, damp surfaces, and edge exposure. The route is a high-value scenic hike when users stay on the official alignment and protect fragile organisms on the rock.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Typical duration
- 90-90 minutes
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- 24 m change
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- official-named-trail
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
Rock climbing is prohibited. Stay back from edges, use extra caution after rain or snow, and do not enter Ice Box Cave, which is closed to protect bats from white-nose syndrome. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Rock climbing is prohibited. Stay back from edges, use extra caution after rain or snow, and do not enter Ice Box Cave, which is closed to protect bats from white-nose syndrome.
Highlights
sandstone ledges, rock formations, forest, viewpoint, Ohio
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.