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Starrett Ridge – Hope Furnace loop from Irish Ridge

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Vinton County

Starrett Ridge – Hope Furnace loop from Irish Ridge

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Starrett Ridge – Hope Furnace loop from Irish Ridge

03:52

14.0km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Zaleski State Forest

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3.80 km

Starrett Ridge

Highlight • Summit

The I-M Trail passes over Starrett Ridge and Long Ridge. The majority of the high points are completely blocked in by trees, but there are a few views (especially as you get closer to Lake Hope State Park).

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10.1 km

Hope Furnace

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hope Furnace, a historic blast furnace in southeastern Ohio, stands as a testament to the region's iron-smelting past. Operating between 1854 and 1874, this rectangular sandstone structure was the …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

430 m

278 m

104 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

1.10 km

430 m

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Today

Monday 6 July

30°C

19°C

63 %

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Starrett Ridge – Hope Furnace loop from Irish Ridge

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