Ohio · Hiking

Blue Heron Trail

3.4 mi
round trip
1,020 ft
climb
900 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Blue Heron Trail is a 3.4-mile hike in Stonelick State Park in Ohio, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is out and back, covering about 7 miles round trip, with a low point of 875 feet and a high of 900 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the climb is steepest at about 1.2 miles in, with a 15% grade. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Milford put May highs around 76°F and October highs near 68°F, while July averages about 87°F and January highs sit near 39°F. Several other hikes start close by. Lakeview and Beechtree are each about 1.4 miles away, and Red Fox is about 1.5 miles off. Evergreen Loop lies roughly 7.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Blue Heron Trail

    Best months: April–June and September–November. 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°

    2. Feb

      43° / 24°

    3. Mar

      54° / 31°

    4. Apr

      66° / 41°

    5. May

      76° / 51°

    6. Jun

      84° / 61°

    7. Jul

      87° / 64°

    8. Aug

      86° / 63°

    9. Sep

      79° / 54°

    10. Oct

      68° / 42°

    11. Nov

      55° / 33°

    12. Dec

      43° / 26°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Milford, OH, 11.1 mi away at 520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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