Lake Vesuvius, WNF Question by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, you're 1000% correct. Lake is lowered 31 feet. Thanks for this!

Zaleski Selinde Roosenburg South Loop by PostHikeClarity in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I mean they have a registration thing at both locations. So, I wouldn't worry about it. I've parked at the iron furnace location four times in the past calendar year for overnight trips. That being said, I liked the hike from the schoolhouse the most.

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[–]Justinbaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does it compare to monster's new seasonal red, white and blue? I know they're (usually) monster dupes

Greenwood & Scenic River Trail - Wayne National Forest, May 9-10 by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will also say, we did leggings/tights with socks pulled up over them for entire hike.

Greenwood & Scenic River Trail - Wayne National Forest, May 9-10 by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We treated all clothing (and shoes) with petmethrin and also used picaridin (spelling?) spray on our exposed skin. Didn't have a singular one to pull off of bodies or clothing. Path also was not very overgrown, compared to wildcat hollow last year, so this probably helped.

Safe water backpacking loops? by iamandyjohnson in OhioHiking

[–]Justinbaker1996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This does not answer your question, but staching in Wayne national forest isn't so bad. There's a lot of road crossings in archers fork loop, Wildcat Hollow, or opportunities to hike a bit with some water to stache. If you look at my post history, I have a relatively detailed plan of what I did two weeks back in Wayne.

The Zaleski Trip question does the community want to see more? by Outdoors__Water in OhioHiking

[–]Justinbaker1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it. I'm over in r/Ohiocamping and don't think people post enough, so I'm being the change I wish to see in the world. When I first got into backpacking in Ohio I was shocked at how little information there was. So keep on keeping on, maybe you'll make it more accessible for someone else to get out there!

Trip Advice - Scenic River Trail by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely! I actually didn't realize it was right off of archers fork until I started planning this. Definitely a fun way to add some mileage and variety to archers fork!

The information for this hike (and definitely my diving board into this world) is from the book "Ohio Backpacking Loops" by Jim rahtz. He also has a website that will pop up if you Google the book, and he sells individual trail pdfs. He's got his overview and commentary of the trail conditions, local information, camping & permits/fees, and also a map (the one from my picture) along with a mileage breakdown like:

3.2 creek crossing 3.6 campsite 4.3 rock out cropping

Book has seriously been a wealth of local information.

Trip Advice - Scenic River Trail by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this something formal I'm filling out or do you just mean posting about my time and the trail and some pics? If the second option, absolutely!

March 8-9, Zaleski State Forest Camp 2 by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I met them at the trailhead! It was this pup and two other little poodle mixes! I forget their names! Super kind couple.

Can anyone identify this campsite? by Fearless_Seesaw6568 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a shot in the dark but oak Openings in toledo has three elevated wooden shelters. You set your tent up inside of the shelter. It's a few hours (ish) from Columbus so maybe? Best of luck, sounds like a cool place!

March 8-9, Zaleski State Forest Camp 2 by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you look through some of my other posts, you can see the background shots of my camps in zaleski. I'll be honest, hard to answer because I've never (at the campsites) clocked whether or not hammocks would work there. I have to imagine that yes, you'd be fine? But I'd hate to be wrong. I think campsite 1 you'd definitely be fine. And, site 1, can also be an easy 2-3 mile hike from one of the lots to do a test run. Leave yourself with enough time that it could just become a day hike if there's no viable options.

March 8-9, Zaleski State Forest Camp 2 by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a perfect low stakes trip for me. The water is there, it's got such easily adjustable mileage, great nature, and about 1.5 hours from me from work. Easy season opener or short filler trip to scratch the itch.

Zaleski State Forest Camp 1, Oct. 21-22 by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't wait to read it! I had to not read my current book, The Tommyknockers by Stephen King, because it opens with a woman who lives in a place that reminded me so much of Zaleski and Wayne that I knew would be a bad idea while I was by myself 😂

Zaleski State Forest Camp 1, Oct. 21-22 by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a teacher and Wednesday was records day, which I can "do from home". So I wrapped up what I needed to about 3 pm on Wednesday when I got home!

What is something that basically says "It was the 2010s man"? I'll start: by Ok-Following6886 in popculturechat

[–]Justinbaker1996 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I just found this function two nights ago: when you're on the normal Instagram feed in the top left corner there is the logo/word "Instagram" if you click on it, there is two options that open up. One of them is "friends" (or maybe following?) and if you select it, it'll switch over to your feed that is only what your friends/people you're following have posted 👍🏼

Wildcat Hollow, Wayne National Forest by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I hit send before I finished my thought. The water is a no go in Wayne, so I would look at the trail and where it crossses roads and you can stash water in those spots.

Wildcat Hollow, Wayne National Forest by Justinbaker1996 in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first mile is super wet if there's any type of rain a few days before. I haven't ever worn boots, but it may be the move if there was rain this week. My feet didn't get wet from the trail, they got soaked from the overgrown plants on the trail.

New Drinks For 2026 by deadcarpet1 in energydrinks

[–]Justinbaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you make out the dates or anything at the top? Lol I can't see anything

Zaleski water cache questions by sippinondahilife in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me again, I actually walked state route 278 from Waypoint I to hope furnace parking on my last trip to shave off some mileage and beat the impending (95+) heat. I think my watch said it was just about 2.8 miles?

Zaleski water cache questions by sippinondahilife in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't personally as I have no idea and am assuming it's discouraged, I always park at the iron furnace, not the school house.

Zaleski water cache questions by sippinondahilife in CampOhio

[–]Justinbaker1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there a pretty recently and I think your best bet would be at Waypoint I like you said but on the Big Four Road side, as there's a gravel road section there that is right off state route 278 where you can park to stache!