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1.4 miles
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
956 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
935 ft
Altitude min
953 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
1,624 ft
Distance climb
1,936 ft
Distance down
3,766 ft
Distance flat

Southern Sampler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #409853 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #283624 in Trail Running
    • #276321 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,122 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #2,738 in Trail Running
    • #2,763 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

This trail is a great way to try out Wicked Walt's. You can start near the parking are by the containers and do a small loop to get a sense for the trail system, the unique soil composition and some of the exposure near the edges of the quarry. Keep looping the trail and build your confidence to tackle the rest of the trail.

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Exposure

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Southern Sampler located?
      Southern Sampler is located in Wicked Walt's at Marion Quarry, Marion, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Wicked Walt's at Marion Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.60163, -83.14929.
      ▼ How hard is Southern Sampler?
      Southern Sampler is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Southern Sampler?
      Southern Sampler has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 935 ft to 956 ft.
      ▼ Is Southern Sampler a point to point trail?
      Southern Sampler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Southern Sampler?
      Southern Sampler is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Southern Sampler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Southern Sampler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Southern Sampler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Southern Sampler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Southern Sampler?
      Southern Sampler is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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