REI River Trail
Camping: There are five, free backpacking sites located along the REI River Trail. Backpacking usually opens in April each season, and is available every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights), through to the end of October. Registration is required. To reserve a campsite, please visit https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/scioto-grove/#backpacking.
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- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- One-Way
- Est. Time
- 1 hrs
- Elev. Gain
- 20'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- January 23, 2018
- Updated
- June 10, 2024
Weather Forecast
Today
High
57°F
Light Rain
Tonight
Low
53°F
Rain
Thursday
High
67°F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low
57°F
Rain
Friday
High
76°F
Chance Light Rain
Friday Night
Low
63°F
Chance Light Rain
Saturday
High
72°F
Light Rain
Saturday Night
Low
43°F
Light Rain
Sunday
High
61°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low
45°F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High
69°F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low
56°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance T-storms
Tuesday
High
75°F
Chance Light Rain
Tuesday Night
Low
55°F
Light Rain Likely
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Total Change
10'
Ascent
20'
Descent
25'
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Features
- Dogs
- Camping
Points of interest
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Parking
39.860172, -83.02239 -
Main Trailhead
39.860254, -83.022391
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Dirt
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July 23, 2021
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