Sassafras Horse Trail

The Sassafras Horse Trail at Slate Run Metro Park in Ashville, Ohio is a 2.1 mile one-way/loop combination hike that goes through forests and meadows of the park. You can pick up the trail in two different places - one trailhead is at the parking lot and another is half way between Harrisburg Fairfield rd and the parking lot. The Southern portion of the trail loops back to itself before heading east and north to the parking area.

Know Before You Go

Sassafras Horse Trail is a 2.1-mile loop/one-way trail in Slate Run Metro Park, Ashville, OH.
The trail traverses forests and meadows.
There are two trailheads: one at the parking lot and another mid-point between Harrisburg Fairfield Rd and the parking lot.

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Difficulty: Easy
Type: One-Way
Est. Time: 1.1 hrs
Elev. Gain: 129'
Rating: 0.0

Contributed by: Kmyers_mp

Added: January 23, 2018
Updated: November 20, 2018

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Total Change

87'

Ascent

129'

Descent

154'

Points of interest

Parking

39.770184, -82.848632
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Main Trailhead

39.768355, -82.848843
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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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Cowgirltammi

2.1 miles / 3.4 km

January 18, 2015

Great horse trail! Meadow of flowers, a creek, wooden bridge, beautiful wooded area. Has a little bit of everything! Bathrooms and water available. Great parking. My favorite little trail riding spot! I just ride it 2x:)

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