Ohio · Hiking

Hickory Grove Trail

0.6 mi
one way
12 ft
climb
903 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Hickory Grove Trail is a short, easy hike in Findley State Park in Ohio, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 12 feet, so it's a gentle walk that fits easily into a longer day in the park. The route is a point-to-point path, and the climb is minimal. The steepest part comes at about 0.49 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. The trail starts at roughly 883 feet and reaches a high point of 903 feet before descending slightly to 872 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Oberlin show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Walker Memorial Trail is about 0.6 miles away. Paddlers can reach the West Branch Black River, about 4 miles off, and the East Branch Black River, about 5.7 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Hickory Grove 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

      34° / 18°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 19°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 28°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 38°

      13 wet

    5. May

      71° / 49°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 52°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 42°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 33°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 24°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oberlin, OH, 10 mi away at 816 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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