Ohio · Hiking

Knighton Nature Trail

2.2 mi
round trip
1,291 ft
climb
830 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

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Knighton Nature Trail is a 2.2-mile hike in Shawnee State Forest in southern Ohio, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is an out-and-back route that rises from about 686 feet to about 830 feet, with a total climb of 197 feet one way. It is rated moderate. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Lucasville show May highs around 76°F and September highs around 81°F, while July and August average about 87°F. Several other trails sit close by. Lake Trail and Backpack Side Trail are each about 0.3 miles away, and Beach Trail and Shawnee Day Hike Trail are about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Bear Lake Horse Camp is about 3.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Knighton Nature Trail

    Best months: April–June and September–November. 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

      41° / 22°

    2. Feb

      45° / 23°

    3. Mar

      55° / 30°

    4. Apr

      67° / 39°

    5. May

      76° / 51°

    6. Jun

      83° / 59°

    7. Jul

      87° / 63°

    8. Aug

      87° / 62°

    9. Sep

      81° / 55°

    10. Oct

      69° / 42°

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

    12. Dec

      45° / 27°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lucasville, OH, 14.9 mi away at 568 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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