Sycamore State Park

Blue Trail–North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop, 3 sights

5.4 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 1 hr 50 min

Blue Trail–North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 5.4-mile loop in Sycamore State Park near Airhill, OH. It is mostly level, with 82 ft of elevation gain. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi850 – 961 ft5.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Blue Trail 39.80925, -84.36675
Nearest town Airhill, OH

Directions

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Blue Trail–North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop, 3 sights

5.4 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 1 hr 50 min

Elevation 850–960 ft

Loop · Sycamore State Park

Trailhead: Blue Trail · 39.80925, -84.36675

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 8:49 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Blue Trail, heading NE.
  2. 0.6 miSharp right onto Red Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.3 miSharp left, heading E.
  4. 0.3 miSharp left onto Heron Run Trail, heading E.
  5. 1.4 miContinue straight onto Red Trail, heading E.
  6. 0.1 miBear right onto South Ghost Hedge Trail, heading E.
  7. 1.5 miBear right onto South Heron Run Trail, heading SW.
  8. 0.3 miTurn right onto Red Trail, heading W.
  9. 0.2 miTurn left onto Blue Trail, heading NE.
  10. 0.8 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 8:49 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~16 min). Leave by 8:13 PM for the 8:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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