Barrier Ridge
5.1 mi · ▲ 1,219 ft · 2 hr 19 min
Barrier Ridge is a 5.1-mile out-and-back in Highlands Nature Sanctuary near The Point, OH. It climbs 1,219 ft, with sections as steep as 24% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 40/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
0 mi840 – 1,270 ft · steepest grade: 24%5.1 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Barrier Ridge 39.22231, -83.35887
Nearest town The Point, OH
Directions
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Barrier Ridge
5.1 mi · ▲ 1,219 ft · 2 hr 19 min
Elevation 839–1,270 ft
Out & Back · Highlands Nature Sanctuary
Trailhead: Barrier Ridge · 39.22231, -83.35887
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:36 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Barrier Ridge, heading W.
- 2.5 miReach Barrier Ridge, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.5 miTurn right, heading S.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Trail surface
100% dirt
Weather
Sunrise 7:20 AMSunset 7:36 PM
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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