Ohio · Hiking

Broken Rock Trail

Broken Rock TrailPhoto: RJ Bailey, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.3 mi
one way
194 ft
climb
879 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Broken Rock Trail is an easy hike of about 1.3 miles in southeastern Ohio, roughly 2.7 miles from the town of Canaanville. It is a short, low-elevation outing that rises about 194 feet from a starting point near 853 feet to a high of about 880 feet. The route is a point-to-point path, and it includes a steeper stretch of about 24% grade near the end. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Athens show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. The trail sits close to several other outdoor spots. Lakeview Trail and the Sundown Trail, a mountain biking route, are each about 0.4 miles away, and Vista Point Trail is about 0.6 miles away. Climbers can find Commitment Boulder about 1.8 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Broken Rock Trail

    Best months: June–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

      38° / 22°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 30°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    5. May

      72° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 42°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 32°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Athens Ou, OH, 4 mi away at 684 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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