Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail

The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail is a scenic byway located in Scioto County, Ohio, that has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Scenic Byway Program as one of the state’s scenic byways having met the required criteria of having outstanding scenic, natural, historic, archeological, cultural or recreational qualities.

As of 2011 there were forty-four (44) points of interest and historical landmarks along the nearly eighty-five (85) miles of federal, state, county and township highways that make up the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail.

The purpose of the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail is to advance tourism, promote the awareness and understanding of the area’s rich heritage and to identify and protect the scenic, historical and cultural assets of the area.

The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail begins at the Scioto County Welcome Center at 342 Second Street in downtown Portsmouth, Ohio where it ties into the Ohio River Byway.

The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail leaves Portsmouth heading west and north following Ohio State Route 73 and Ohio State Route 104. In West Portsmouth the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail turns west onto Ohio State Route 239 and then travels south a short distance on Ohio State Route 239 until it merges with US Route 52.

The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then follows US Route 52 and the Ohio River.

Near Friendship, Ohio travelers have the choice to continue west on US Route 52 or turn northwest onto Ohio State Route 125 and into Shawnee State Forest.

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