Fuel Up With A Burger Then Tackle A Trail On This Southeastern Ohio Day Trip
By Beth Price-Williams|Published June 25, 2021
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Day trips might just have overtaken road trips in popularity, especially because they allow us to pack a whole lot of fun into a single day without breaking the bank or costing us a fortune in fuel. You’ll only need a single tank of gas, in fact, when you set off on this southeastern Ohio day trip that will lead you to 360 Burger, a burger joint that’s perfect for fueling up for your hike along a beautiful trail in Salt Fork State Park. Even if you don’t have a full day, you can complete this trip in half of a day, so it’s a win-win no matter how much time you have.
You won’t spend much time in the car on the drive from 360 Burger in Cambridge to Stone House Loop Trail at Salt Fork State Park in Lore City. Google Maps shows the distance between the two clocks in at just four miles, which should take about five minutes.
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Start what promises to be an epic day trip at 360 Burger in Cambridge, a popular burger joint that will leave you stuffed and ready for adventure at Salt Fork State Park.
If it’s a burger you’re craving, you won’t find better than one of the 360 burgers. The house burger, the 360 Burger, comes topped with American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and the special 360 sauce.
Mushroom fans will likely want to try the Bella Burger or the Shroom Burger. 360 Burger also grills such favorites as the classic burger and the spicy bacon burger.
If you see a burger you think would be perfect with chicken instead, you can make that substitute. You can also turn your burger into a salad.
A classic burger joint’s menu certainly wouldn’t be complete without hot dogs. Choose from the traditional all-natural beef hot dog, the bacon dog, or the 360 dog – the latter of which comes topped with such favorites as 360 sauce, smoked bacon, and peppers.
Now you just have to decide what to pair your burger or hot dog with – fresh-cut fries, cheese fries, or onion rings. Don’t forget to check out the drinks, too.
An old-fashioned ice cream float, a classic milkshake, or a fountain soda hits the spot sometimes while others you just can’t go wrong with a boozy milkshake, available in such flavors as banana cream pie.
Just a five-minute drive from 360 Burger, Salt Fork State Park is home to the scenic Stone House Loop Trail, a moderate trail that spans just 1.7 miles.
Bring along plenty of water for your trek, and wear shoes that support your ankles. The trail, which is rated moderate, can get rocky, and it sometimes gets muddy.
You’ll pass such scenic beauty as Salt Fork Lake and colorful wildflowers. The loop trail also leads to the historic Kennedy Stone House, a historic home that dates back to 1840. Check ahead of time to see if it’s open for tours on the day you visit.
After your hike, if you have time, explore some of the rest of the park. The park boasts a full list of activities – from archery and boating to fishing and swimming at the beach during the warmer months.
Can you think of a better way to spend a day, or even half of a day, starting with a delicious burger at 360 Burger before making your way to Salt Fork State Park? Customize the directions on Google Maps to make your trip even easier. Then follow Only In Ohio on Facebook, and sign up for Ohio’s daily newsletter.
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