Ohio · Hiking

Hellbender Preserve Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
236 ft
climb
1,065 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Hellbender Preserve Trail is a short, easy hike in Ohio, about 0.7 miles from the town of Fairplay. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 1.6 miles, with a total climb of 236 feet and a high point of 1,065 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.5 miles in, with a grade of about 4 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Steubenville weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Cross Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 1.5 miles away. The Trillium Trail and Logan Trail are both about 5.7 miles off, and Ronsheim Campground is about 8.7 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Hellbender Preserve 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

      37° / 19°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 21°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 27°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 38°

      14 wet

    5. May

      72° / 49°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 54°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 42°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 32°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 25°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Steubenville, OH, 10.7 mi away at 992 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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