Name: Benua Loop Trail
Rating: 4.7

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Fishing · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Nice 3.3 mile loop trail through a valley and Lake Emily to the ruins of the Benua Mansion.

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No dogs allowed. Easy access parking. No Restooms. Picnic tables on the dam of the lake and at the ruins of the mansion.

Description

The trail follows an old Township Road that was closed in the 1930's to Lake Emily (Lake Benua), leading to the remains of the Benua Mansion. This is a loop trail but can be done as an in to the mansion. Parking is at the bridge over Clear Creek.

Flora & Fauna

Hemlock Trees, Appalachian Forest Type, Good Birding

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4.7 from 3 votes

#3

in Clear Creek Metro Park

#8033

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4.7 from 3 votes

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#3

in Clear Creek Metro Park

#139

in Ohio

#8,033

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Nov 30, 2021 near Lancaster, OH

Nov 30, 2021 near Lancaster, OH

View from the dam overlooking the trail to get to the dam.

Nov 30, 2021 near Lancaster, OH

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Benua Loop Trail

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Point to Point

1,075' 328 m

790' 241 m

294' 90 m

236' 72 m

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Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Fishing · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Nice 3.3 mile loop trail through a valley and Lake Emily to the ruins of the Benua Mansion.

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Description

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Trail Ratings

#3

#8033

#3

#139

#8,033

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