South Ghost Hedge Trail
4 mi · ▲ 87 ft · 1 hr 23 min
South Ghost Hedge Trail is a 4-mile out-and-back in Sycamore State Park near Trotwood, OH. It is mostly level, with 87 ft of elevation gain. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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South Ghost Hedge Trail
4 mi · ▲ 87 ft · 1 hr 23 min
Elevation 861–926 ft
Out & Back · Sycamore State Park
Trailhead: Ghost Hedge Trail · 39.79795, -84.33415
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 8:49 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Ghost Hedge Trail, heading NW.
- 450 ftTurn left onto South Ghost Hedge Trail, heading W.
- 0.8 miBear right onto Lavender Trail, heading W.
- 450 ftTurn left onto North Ghost Hedge Trail, heading NW.
- 0.5 miSharp right, heading W.
- 0.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 0.6 miSharp left onto Heron Run Trail, heading SE.
- 0.5 miTurn right onto Lavender Trail, heading NE.
- 450 ftBear left onto South Ghost Hedge Trail, heading SW.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto Ghost Hedge Trail, heading SE.
- 250 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.5 mi in (~38 min). Leave by 7:51 PM for the 8:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
More from Ghost Hedge Trail Trailhead
- North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop via Red Trail 2 mi · ▲ 26 ft
- Red Trail 2.1 mi · ▲ 56 ft
- Lavender Trail Loop via Red Trail 2.4 mi · ▲ 26 ft
- Silver Trail Loop via Red Trail 3 mi · ▲ 53 ft
- South Heron Run Trail & Yellow Trail Loop via Red Trail 3.5 mi · ▲ 57 ft
- Blue Trail–Lavender Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.4 mi · ▲ 141 ft
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