New Straitsville Section

New Straitsville Section

The trail enters the New Straitsville Section from a high hill on SR 78 northeast of Burr Oak Lake. It exits the section from Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve onto SR 664 some 250 ft lower. But, along the way, it undulates over 12,000 ft. You will visit extensive lengths of footpath within Burr Oak State Park and the Wayne National Forest. Whether off road or not, trail within the Wallace O‘Dowd State Wildlife Area is quite remote. The entire region is characterized by rolling wooded hills with numerous streams and beaver activity. Deer, turkey and other animals may be seen on this hike.

Public camp grounds are available at Burr Oak Boat Docks 2 and 3. Camping in the Wayne National Forest is permitted but follow primitive no trace practice. During the summer months, many of the streams are dry. Pack plenty of water. Shawnee, OH, hosts the only restaurant, as well as the BTA Office. In 2024, the trail was rerouted to pass through Shawnee after leaving Tecumseh Lake.