Sycamore State Park

South Heron Run Trail Loop via Red Trail

2 mi · ▲ 60 ft · 42 min

South Heron Run Trail Loop via Red Trail is a 2-mile loop in Sycamore State Park near Hays Corner, OH. It is mostly level, with 60 ft of elevation gain. It scores 58/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi869 – 929 ft2.1 mi

Getting there

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

Directions

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South Heron Run Trail Loop via Red Trail

2 mi · ▲ 60 ft · 42 min

Elevation 869–928 ft

Loop · 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 miSharp right, heading N.
  3. 0.3 miBear right onto Red Trail, heading SW.
  4. 0.2 miTurn left onto South Heron Run Trail, heading SW.
  5. 0.3 miBear left onto South Ghost Hedge Trail, heading E.
  6. 0.6 miSharp left onto Lavender Trail, heading NE.
  7. 450 ftTurn left onto North Ghost Hedge Trail, heading NE.
  8. 0.2 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 0.3 mi in (~9 min). Leave by 8:20 PM for the 8:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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