Lavender Trail & South Ghost Hedge Trail via Red Trail
2.9 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 59 min
Lavender Trail & South Ghost Hedge Trail via Red Trail is a 2.9-mile out-and-back in Sycamore State Park near Hays Corner, OH. It is mostly level, with 28 ft of elevation gain. It scores 43/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Lavender Trail & South Ghost Hedge Trail via Red Trail
2.9 mi · ▲ 28 ft · 59 min
Elevation 856–897 ft
Out & Back · Sycamore State Park
Trailhead: Heron Run Trail · 39.80301, -84.34835
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 8:49 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on North Ghost Hedge Trail, heading E.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Lavender Trail, heading SW.
- 450 ftBear left onto South Ghost Hedge Trail, heading E.
- 1.1 miReach South Ghost Hedge Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.1 miSharp left onto Red Trail, heading W.
- 0.4 miTurn right onto Lavender Trail, heading NW.
- 0.7 miTurn left onto North Ghost Hedge Trail, heading W.
- 0.2 miArrive 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 1.0 mi in (~25 min). Leave by 8:04 PM for the 8:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
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- South Heron Run Trail Loop via Red Trail 2 mi · ▲ 60 ft
- Blue Trail & Silver Trail via Red Trail 2.9 mi · ▲ 83 ft
- North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop via Red Trail 3 mi · ▲ 60 ft
- Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail 3.7 mi · ▲ 85 ft
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