Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes

8.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 46 min

Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes is an 8.3-mile out-and-back near Barberton, OH. The route passes Lake Nesmith before reaching Long Lake at the turnaround, 4.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly gravel. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi961 – 971 ft8.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail 41.00390, -81.60706
Nearest town Barberton, OH

Directions

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Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes

8.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 2 hr 46 min

Elevation 962–972 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail · 41.00390, -81.60706

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 6:59 AM · sunset 7:53 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, heading N.
  2. 4.1 miPass Lake Nesmith.
  3. 400 ftReach Long Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  4. 4.1 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

98% gravel2% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:59 AMSunset 7:53 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 4.0 mi in (~97 min). Leave by 5:56 PM for the 7:53 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead