Phil Birnie on Hiking Project

Phil Birnie

Worthington, OH

Member Since

Sep 6, 2020

Last Visit: Jul 24, 2026

102 Points Details Drop down

1 Recommended Routes

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5 Trails

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0 Segments

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3 Photos

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0 Gems

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3 Page Improvements

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1.5 mi 2.4 km Hemlock Trail Difficult Lancaster, OH	Difficult	Lancaster, OH	14
7.2 mi 11.7 km Zaleski Backpacking Trail - North Loop Intermediate/Difficult The Plains, OH	Intermediate/Difficult	The Plains, OH	7
12.1 mi 19.5 km Mount Mitchell - Black Mountain Crest Trail #179 Difficult Burnsville, NC	Difficult	Burnsville, NC	67
3.8 mi 6.1 km Jackson Run Trail Difficult New Matamoras, OH	Difficult	New Matamoras, OH	1
10.3 mi 16.6 km Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop Intermediate/Difficult Athens, OH	Intermediate/Difficult	Athens, OH	60

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Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop	Intermediate/Difficult	Athens, OH	Jul 24, 2026
Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop		Athens, OH
Intermediate/Difficult		Jul 24, 2026
Notes: 13.3 mi : Trail was generally clear. Not too many muddy spots, but a few blow downs that required minor detours. Streams were mostly dry.
Zaleski Backpacking Trail - Hope Schoolhouse to South Loop	Intermediate/Difficult	McArthur, OH	Jul 23, 2026
Zaleski Backpacking Trail - Hope Schoolhouse to South Loop		McArthur, OH
Intermediate/Difficult		Jul 23, 2026
Notes: Hiked from the schoolhouse as part of a mid-week backpacking trip. Trail in good condition.
Wildcat Hollow Trail	Intermediate	Glouster, OH	Oct 5, 2025
Wildcat Hollow Trail		Glouster, OH
Intermediate		Oct 5, 2025
Notes: 15.6 mi — 9h 30m : 2 day hike of trail. Streams are all dry, so bring plenty of water. Pretty hike- a few minor blow downs and slight overgrowth in a few spots.