Zaleski State Forest
Zaleski State Forest is a state forest in the U.S.
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state">U.S. state of Ohio, located primarily in Vinton County, with areas in Athens County as well. The 28,000 acre (110 km²) forest surrounds Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County, and borders the Waterloo Wildlife Research Station in Athens County.
| Zaleski State Forest | |
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| Zaleski Forest | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 View from a hiking trail in the forest | |
  Location within Ohio  Zaleski State Forest (the United States) | |
| Location | Vinton County and Athens County, Ohio |
| Nearest city | Wellston, OH |
| Area | 28,000 acres (110 km2) |
| Governing body | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
Part of the Zaleski Mound Group, a group of Native American mounds built by the prehistoric Adena culture, is located within the forest.
The forest is located in the rugged hills of the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau in Southern Ohio, with elevations ranging up to about 1100 feet above sea level. The historic Hope Furnace can be seen at Lake Hope State Park, just across the road from the forest.
References
External links
- Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources: Zaleski State Forest
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved November 14th, 2022.
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