Camp Tuscazoar Preserve

Dessecker Sunset Point–Overlook, 3 sights

2.6 mi · ▲ 252 ft · 1 hr

Dessecker Sunset Point–Overlook, 3 sights is a 2.6-mile out-and-back in Camp Tuscazoar Preserve near Johnston, OH. The route reaches Dessecker Sunset Point. It climbs 252 ft. It scores 69/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi965 – 1,247 ft2.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.54675, -81.39979
Nearest town Johnston, OH

Directions

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Dessecker Sunset Point–Overlook, 3 sights

2.6 mi · ▲ 252 ft · 1 hr

Elevation 964–1,245 ft

Out & Back · Camp Tuscazoar Preserve

Trailhead: 40.54675, -81.39979

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 6:58 AM · sunset 7:52 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 100 ftPass Dessecker Sunset Point.
  3. 0.2 miTurn right onto Preserve Connector, heading N.
  4. 0.1 miTurn right onto Overlook, heading E.
  5. 0.7 miTurn left onto Reclaim, heading N.
  6. 200 ftContinue straight onto Big Tulip, heading SW.
  7. 450 ftContinue straight onto Reclaim, heading SW.
  8. 0.6 miContinue straight onto Overlook, heading SW.
  9. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Preserve Connector, heading SE.
  10. 0.2 miTurn left, heading S.
  11. 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

48% dirt2% gravel50% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:58 AMSunset 7:52 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is right at the trailhead, so there is no walk out. Be there by 7:31 PM to have the sun's last 20 minutes of sky before it sets at 7:52 PM. Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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