Ohio · Hiking

Lakeview

0.6 mi
round trip
142 ft
climb
901 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Lakeview is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Stonelick State Park in Ohio, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is about 1.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 10 feet, so it's a gentle walk that starts and ends at nearly the same level. The route rises to a high point of 901 feet from a low of 881 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.44 miles in, with a 10% grade. That makes it a walk you can fit in quickly, and the trail is close to the park's other routes. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Milford put May highs around 76°F and September highs near 79°F, with July the warmest month at about 87°F. Several other hikes sit close by. Beechtree is about 0.1 mile away and Red Fox about 0.3 mile. The Blue Heron Trail is roughly 1.4 miles off, and the Aletheia Loop is about 8 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Lakeview

    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

      39° / 22°

    2. Feb

      43° / 24°

    3. Mar

      54° / 31°

    4. Apr

      66° / 41°

    5. May

      76° / 51°

    6. Jun

      84° / 61°

    7. Jul

      87° / 64°

    8. Aug

      86° / 63°

    9. Sep

      79° / 54°

    10. Oct

      68° / 42°

    11. Nov

      55° / 33°

    12. Dec

      43° / 26°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Milford, OH, 12.4 mi away at 520 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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