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Stone Church Horse Camp
This trailhead is part of the Stone Church Horse Trail System.
Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding on 21 miles of trails. Various loops for other distances are available. The horse trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest. The trails will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.
The trailhead provides a camp specifically for equestrians and 21 miles of scenic riding. The horse camp has ten sites are provided at the campground, each with a 45' long by 15' wide parking space. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has a covered paddock, fire pit, and tent pad.
At a Glance
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | Camping fee is $15/night. |
| Closest Towns: | Shawnee, OH |
| Water: | Watering tank available. Water at faucet is potable but water in tank is only fit for horses. |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: |
General Information
Directions:To find this campground and trailhead west of Shawnee, OH:
- Take State Route 93 out of Shawnee.
- Turn left on County Road 38.
- The Horse Camp and main trailhead is on the right, the old primitive campground trail head is further on to the west.
General Notes:
The trailhead provides a camp specifically for equestrians and 21 miles of scenic riding. The horse camp has ten sites are provided at the campground, each with a 45' long by 15' wide parking space. Two sites are fully accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has a covered paddock, fire pit, and tent pad.
This trailhead is part of the The Stone Church Horseback Riding Trail System. Routes can be planned using a map of the trail system.
Parking:
Ample parking is available at trailheads.
Activities
Day Hiking
Though this trail system is designed primarily for horseback rides, hikers are welcome. 21 miles of trails are maintained but various loops for other distances are available.
Horse Camping
Camping is available at the Stone Church Trailhead. Each of 10 sites have a covered paddock, fire pit, and tent pad. A vault toilet is available. Each site is a 45' long by 15' wide parking space
| Corrals | Yes |
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| Hitching Rails | Yes |
| Loading Ramp | Yes |
| Size Restrictions | Yes |
| Fire Information |
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| No. of Sites | 10 |
| Reservation Info | Sites are not able to be reserved. |
| No. of Accessible sites | 2 |
| Watering Tank | Yes |
Horse Riding
This 21-mile trail winds through the rolling hills of the Wayne National Forest.. It has been developed for horse use, but hiking is allowed.
| Corrals | Yes |
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| Hitching Rails | Yes |
| Loading Ramp | Yes |
| Size Restrictions | Yes |
| Water Availability? | Yes |
| Permit required? | No |
Viewing Scenery
This trail system is pretty in any season. It winds past a particularly interesting feature- an old historic stone church. The church has fallen into ruin and only its walls remain with a cemetery spread out around it. With vines and arches, the remains of the church and its surrounding graves are a ghostly site.
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | Yes |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Yes |
| Accessible: | Yes |