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West Branch State Park

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir–A Loop Red, 3 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 137 ft · 48 min

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir–A Loop Red, 3 sights is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in West Branch State Park near Bloody Corners, OH. The route reaches Michael J Kirwan Reservoir. It is mostly level, with 137 ft of elevation gain. It scores 66/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi994 – 1,099 ft2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.12407, -81.12119
Nearest town Bloody Corners, OH
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Michael J Kirwan Reservoir–A Loop Red, 3 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 137 ft · 48 min

Elevation 996–1,100 ft

Out & Back · West Branch State Park

Trailhead: 41.12407, -81.12119

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:56 AM · sunset 7:53 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 0.5 miSharp left onto East Davis Loop 0.6mi, heading SW.
  3. 150 ftSharp right onto Rock Run Trail, heading N.
  4. 100 ftBear right onto East Davis Loop 0.6mi, heading N.
  5. 150 ftTurn left onto Cable Line Road, heading W.
  6. 50 ftPass Michael J Kirwan Reservoir.
  7. 0.5 miBear left onto A Loop Red, heading W.
  8. 400 ftSharp left onto Exit Ramp Trail, heading SW.
  9. 100 ftReach Michael J Kirwan Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  10. 100 ftSharp right onto A Loop Red, heading SE.
  11. 400 ftBear right onto Cable Line Road, heading NE.
  12. 0.5 miTurn right onto East Davis Loop 0.6mi, heading E.
  13. 150 ftBear left onto Rock Run Trail, heading E.
  14. 100 ftSharp left onto East Davis Loop 0.6mi, heading SE.
  15. 150 ftSharp right, heading S.
  16. 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/michael-j-kirwan-reservoir-a-loop-red-out-back-3-sights

Trail surface

42% other7% grass3% dirt48% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:56 AMSunset 7:53 PM

Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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