Ohio · Hiking

Fifty Springs Loop Trail

Fifty Springs Loop TrailPhoto: everyphotopro, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
2.9 mi
loop
96 ft
climb
908 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Fifty Springs Loop Trail is a 2.9-mile loop in Caesar Creek Recreation Area, part of the Army Corps of Engineers land in Ohio. The route is short and easy, with a total elevation gain of 96 feet, and it makes a straightforward outing for a day in the Caesar Creek Recreation Area. The trail runs as a loop, and the climb is mild, with the steepest stretch at about 1.6 miles. The start sits at roughly 902 feet, and the highest point on the route is 908 feet. September is a comfortable time to go, with typical highs around 77°F and lows near 56°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Spring is also mild, with typical May highs around 73°F. Bicycles are allowed on the trail, while horses are not. The Horseshoe Falls Trail, The Peninsula Trail and The Cove Trail are all about 1.8 miles away, and Caesar Creek Lake is about 2.7 miles off for those who want to pair a hike with time on the water.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Fifty Springs Loop 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

      38° / 23°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 25°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 34°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 43°

      10 wet

    5. May

      73° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 62°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 63°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 56°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 46°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 36°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 28°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Xenia 6 Sse, OH, 9.4 mi away at 997 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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