Red Trail
2.1 mi · ▲ 56 ft · 44 min
Red Trail is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Sycamore State Park near Trotwood, OH. It is mostly level, with 56 ft of elevation gain. It scores 48/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Red Trail
2.1 mi · ▲ 56 ft · 44 min
Elevation 866–943 ft
Out & Back · Sycamore State Park
Trailhead: Ghost Hedge Trail · 39.79795, -84.33415
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:24 AM · sunset 7:40 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Ghost Hedge Trail, heading NW.
- 100 ftTurn left onto Red Trail, heading W.
- 1.1 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 1.1 miTurn right onto Ghost Hedge Trail, heading E.
- 100 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 0.4 mi in (~10 min). Leave by 7:10 PM for the 7:40 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 2 min before dark.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
More from Ghost Hedge Trail Trailhead
- Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail via South Ghost Hedge Trail 6.1 mi · ▲ 114 ft
- South Ghost Hedge Trail 4 mi · ▲ 87 ft
- North Ghost Hedge Trail Loop via Red Trail 2 mi · ▲ 26 ft
- Lavender Trail Loop via Red Trail 2.4 mi · ▲ 26 ft
- Blue Trail–Lavender Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.4 mi · ▲ 141 ft
- Silver Trail Loop via Red Trail 3 mi · ▲ 53 ft
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