At 4.24mi, the longest portion of off-road trail between a public roads on the Whipple Section - Buckeye/ North Country National Scenic Trail is between Points 05 - 06 on it's October 2010 map. It's also the section's most advanced area.
I began a project today and I started with the Burton Section. Weeks ago, a question was posed on the Buckeye Trail Association's Facebook group asking "what is the longest stretch of off-road trail without encountering a road." At the time, my data wasn't set up to answer it and a few of us could only render guesses and speculation. Right now, this is not a good time for a project like this. But you know, sometimes you have to stop being immersed in what you want and become a team player. It's not all about me and I should do something for them.
It seems like it is an Appalachian Trail like question. And considering that the people that hike there are exactly what The Wilderness Loop is designed for. At this moment, Whipple's 4.24mi is a contender for the #1 spot. But I've heard that the off-road end of the Scioto Trail Section might be longer?
If not it isn't, it still might be #1 on The Wilderness Loop?
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