Sycamore State Park

Silver Trail & Yellow Trail via Red Trail

1.9 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 41 min

Silver Trail & Yellow Trail via Red Trail is a 1.9-mile out-and-back in Sycamore State Park near Hays Corner, OH. It is mostly level, with 113 ft of elevation gain. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi879 – 945 ft2.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Heron Run Trail 39.80301, -84.34835
Nearest town Hays Corner, OH

Directions

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Silver Trail & Yellow Trail via Red Trail

1.9 mi · ▲ 113 ft · 41 min

Elevation 879–944 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

  1. Start on Heron Run Trail, heading NW.
  2. 0.2 miBear left onto Silver Trail, heading S.
  3. 0.3 miTurn right onto Yellow Trail, heading SW.
  4. 0.3 miTurn right onto Red Trail, heading N.
  5. 0.5 miBear left, heading NE.
  6. 0.3 miSharp left onto Heron Run Trail, heading S.
  7. 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

Sunrise 6:40 AMSunset 8:49 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~22 min). Leave by 8:07 PM for the 8:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:24 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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