Salt Run Trail
A rocky, hilly circuit from Kendall Lake with a full two-hour hiking profile.
Route overview
Salt Run Trail in Ohio.
Salt Run Trail is the more demanding named circuit in the Kendall Lake area. Its combination of rocky tread, repeated hills, and a 3.25-mile distance creates a solid half-day outing. It suits hikers seeking more terrain than the adjacent lake loop while remaining within a developed frontcountry trail network.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Typical duration
- 120-120 minutes
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- 49 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, roots, mud, stream-edge terrain, ticks, and winter ice require sturdy footwear and attention. Carry water because trailhead supply cannot be assumed. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Rock, roots, mud, stream-edge terrain, ticks, and winter ice require sturdy footwear and attention. Carry water because trailhead supply cannot be assumed.
Highlights
rocky trail, hills, forest, Kendall Lake, Ohio
Why find a buddy
Match moderate hikers who expect rocky hills and a two-hour pace rather than an easy lake stroll.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.