Tucked into the forested terrain of Wayne National Forest in Lawrence County, Ohio, John's Creek Trailhead sits near both a creek and a lake, giving the site a mix of wooded and open ground. Access is rough, so high-clearance vehicles are worth considering before the trip. No pets are permitted. Nearby, Paddle Creek Horse Camp offers a comparable forest setting about two miles south. Pack in what you need, as services in Pedro are limited.
Description
This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.
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Map & DirectionsJohn's Creek Trailhead is located in Ohio near Pedro
Coordinates
38.66019893 N
82.59708967 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 36 min from Huntington, WV
- 1 hr 44 min from Parkersburg, WV



