Sycamore State Park

Lavender Trail Loop via Red Trail

2.4 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 49 min

Lavender Trail Loop via Red Trail is a 2.4-mile loop in Sycamore State Park near Trotwood, OH. It is mostly level, with 26 ft of elevation gain. It scores 40/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi850 – 909 ft2.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Ghost Hedge Trail 39.79795, -84.33415
Nearest town Trotwood, OH

Directions

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Lavender Trail Loop via Red Trail

2.4 mi · ▲ 26 ft · 49 min

Elevation 850–908 ft

Loop · 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

  1. Start on Ghost Hedge Trail, heading NW.
  2. 450 ftTurn left onto South Ghost Hedge Trail, heading W.
  3. 0.8 miBear right onto Lavender Trail, heading W.
  4. 0.2 miBear right onto Red Trail, heading NE.
  5. 1.1 miSharp left, heading SW.
  6. 0.3 miTurn left onto Ghost Hedge Trail, heading SW.
  7. 50 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.

Weather

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 8:49 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~11 min). Leave by 8:17 PM for the 8:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 4 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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