Backhand Trail
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 28 ft
- climb
- 927 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Backhand Trail is a short, easy hike in Alley Park, a city-managed park in Ohio. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 28 feet, so it's a gentle walk rather than a climb. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lancaster show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 78°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this trail. Several other trails sit close by, including Lakes Trail about 0.2 miles away and Twin Lakes Trail about 0.3 miles away. Climbers can find Geneva Hills about 2.3 miles off.
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