Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes
5.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 44 min
Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes is a 5.2-mile out-and-back near New Portage, OH. The route passes Lake Nesmith before reaching Long Lake at the turnaround, 2.6 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.
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Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes
5.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 44 min
Elevation 962–971 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail · 41.02338, -81.59333
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:58 AM · sunset 7:54 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, heading NE.
- 2.6 miPass Lake Nesmith.
- 400 ftReach Long Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.5 mi in (~60 min). Leave by 6:34 PM for the 7:54 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail Trailhead
- Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail 3.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft
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