Blue Lake–Eastwood MetroPark Beach Loop, 4 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 42 min
Blue Lake–Eastwood MetroPark Beach Loop, 4 sights is a 2.1-mile loop in Eastwood MetroPark near Riverside, OH. The route passes Eastwood MetroPark Beach and Blue Lake. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Blue Lake–Eastwood MetroPark Beach Loop, 4 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 42 min
Elevation 751–772 ft
Loop · Eastwood MetroPark
Trailhead: 39.78415, -84.12851
Weather Sep 20: Rain, high 85°F / low 71° · precip 78% · wind 18 mph · sunrise 7:23 AM · sunset 7:39 PM
Transit-accessible: Northcliff @ old HArshman stop 771 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Mad River Recreation Trail, heading SW.
- 150 ftPass Eastwood MetroPark Beach.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 150 ftReach Blue Lake, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 0.1 miSharp right, heading NE.
- 0.1 miBear left onto Buckeye Trail, heading NE.
- 1.1 miBear left, heading SW.
- 150 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~18 min). Leave by 7:00 PM for the 7:39 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Northcliff @ old HArshman stop 771 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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