Ohio · Hiking

A-B Trail

1.6 mi
round trip
619 ft
climb
978 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

The A-B Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in Zaleski State Forest in southeastern Ohio, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is about 3 miles long, with a total climb of roughly 620 feet, and it starts at an elevation of about 760 feet, reaching a high point of about 980 feet before returning. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 79°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Several other trails sit close by. The Archery Trail is about 0.4 miles away and the Tulip Trail about 0.7 miles. The Little Sandy Connector, a mountain biking route, is about 0.9 miles off, and paddlers can find Raccoon Creek about 3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit A-B Trail

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 22°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 23°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 30°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 40°

      11 wet

    5. May

      74° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 60°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 41°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 32°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 26°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carpenter 2 S, OH, 13.8 mi away at 822 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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