Sycamore State Park

Lavender Trail–North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop, 3 sights

2.3 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 47 min

Lavender Trail–North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 2.3-mile loop in Sycamore State Park near Trotwood, OH. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain. It scores 42/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi850 – 906 ft2.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 39.80431, -84.33871
Nearest town Trotwood, OH

Directions

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Lavender Trail–North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop, 3 sights

2.3 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 47 min

Elevation 850–907 ft

Loop · Sycamore State Park

Trailhead: 39.80431, -84.33871

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

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 0.3 miTurn left onto Lavender Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.4 miTurn right onto Yellow Trail, heading SW.
  4. 0.2 miTurn left onto Red Trail, heading E.
  5. 150 ftTurn right onto Yellow Trail, heading E.
  6. 450 ftReach North Ghost Hedge Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  7. 450 ftTurn right onto Red Trail, heading N.
  8. 1.2 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 1.0 mi in (~26 min). Leave by 8:03 PM for the 8:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:30 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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