Wayne National Forest - Leith Run Recreation Area

Leith Run Recreation Area at a Glance
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Miles of available trails:	miles ( kilometers)
Boat ramps:	One, on Elephant Run close to Ohio River
Hunting:	All hunting allowed in national forest, not in recreation area land southeast of Ohio State Route 7
Nearby open-space areas:	Wayne National Forest: Marietta District Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
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The Leith Run Recreation Area is located on the Ohio River northeast of Marietta. It features camping, picnicking, a boat ramp, a playground, and access to a trail system. The trail system is reached by walking one-half mile on a level path to OH-7, then crossing it. This is the Scenic River Trail, and another three miles uphill, to the top of the ridge, meets the North Country National Scenic Trail. Most of these trails are open to bicycles.

A loop bicycle trail, the River Scenic Loop Trail, connects to the Scenic River Trail near the bottom and at the top of the hill. This is a 6.5-mile trail that loops back and forth across the hillsides. The first half of this, from the bottom fork near OH-7, is a pleasant hike, up to the long rock bluff overlooking the trail. This trail is not shown on many maps.

Trails Accessible from Leith Run Recreation Area

Scenic River Trail
River Scenic Loop Trail
North Country National Scenic Trail
North Country Connector Trail (to Covered Bridge Trail)
Covered Bridge Trail
Archers Fork Trail
Archers Fork Loop - Ohio View Connector Trail
Ohio View Trail

The Kinderhook Horse Trail is also close by.

Directions to Leith Run Recreation Area

Leith Run Recreation Area: Take US-50 east and continue on OH-7 after US-50 turns off. Take OH-7 about another 40 miles through Marietta to the turnoff; look for signs; the turnoff will be on the right.