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N Estuary Ave Sunset Point–Observation Tower, 6 sights

12.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 4 hr 12 min

N Estuary Ave Sunset Point–Observation Tower, 6 sights is a 12.6-mile out-and-back near Limestone, OH. The route passes Observation Tower before reaching N Estuary Ave Sunset Point at the turnaround, 6.3 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly gravel. It scores 18/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi571 – 581 ft13.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Hiking Trail 41.61155, -83.18702
Nearest town Limestone, OH
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N Estuary Ave Sunset Point–Observation Tower, 6 sights

12.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 4 hr 12 min

Elevation 572–579 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Hiking Trail · 41.61155, -83.18702

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:19 AM · sunset 7:35 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Hiking Trail, heading NW.
  2. 150 ftPass Observation Tower.
  3. 0.2 miTurn right, heading NW.
  4. 0.8 miTurn left, heading W.
  5. 0.3 miSharp right, heading S.
  6. 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
  7. 50 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  8. 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
  9. 200 ftTurn right, heading W.
  10. 50 ftTurn left, heading W.
  11. 2.7 miTurn right onto Ottawa Lucas County Road, heading N.
  12. 0.6 miTurn left onto Wigeon Way, heading E.
  13. 0.6 miTurn right onto Veler Road, heading NE.
  14. 1.1 miReach N Estuary Ave Sunset Point, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  15. 1.1 miTurn left onto Wigeon Way, heading W.
  16. 0.6 miTurn right onto Ottawa Lucas County Road, heading SW.
  17. 0.6 miTurn left onto Stange Road, heading W.
  18. 2.7 miTurn right, heading E.
  19. 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
  20. 250 ftTurn left, heading E.
  21. 50 ftTurn right, heading E.
  22. 50 ftTurn right, heading E.
  23. 50 ftSharp left, heading E.
  24. 0.3 miTurn right, heading N.
  25. 0.8 miTurn left, heading S.
  26. 500 ftContinue straight onto Hiking Trail, heading S.
  27. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/n-estuary-ave-sunset-point-observation-tower-out-back-6-sights

Trail surface

81% gravel10% dirt3% paved6% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:19 AMSunset 7:35 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 5.5 mi in (~133 min). Leave by 5:02 PM for the 7:35 PM sunset. Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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