Ohio · Hiking

Dam Trail

0.4 mi
one way
62 ft
climb
843 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun
best months

Dam Trail is a short, easy hike in A W Marion State Park in Ohio, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is 0.37 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 62 feet, and it runs from a low point of 773 feet to a high of 843 feet. The climb is flat, with the steepest stretch at about 5% grade near the start. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Circleville show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 68°F, while July averages about 86°F. The trail is a quick outing, estimated to take about half an hour. Hargus Lake Perimeter Trail is 0.3 miles away and Bear Corn Trail is 0.5 miles away. Farther out, the Scioto River offers fishing about 4 miles off, and Meadow Trail is roughly 4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Dam Trail

    Best months: April, June and August–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° / 23°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 25°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 32°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 42°

      12 wet

    5. May

      75° / 53°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 64°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 57°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 45°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 35°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 28°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Circleville, OH, 3.9 mi away at 675 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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