Ohio · Hiking

North Loop

1.2 mi
loop
44 ft
climb
980 ft
high point
Loop
route
Aug–Oct
best months

North Loop is a short, easy loop in Ohio, about 1.2 miles long and rising from roughly 926 feet to 980 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 44 feet and a steepest stretch of about 4% at 0.9 miles in. The nearest town is Hampstead, about 2.6 miles away. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 75°F and September highs near 79°F, with July peaking at about 86°F. The loop takes about half an hour to complete. The Red Trail starts just 0.2 miles away, and the Black Trail and Blue Trail are within about half a mile. The South Loop is about 0.8 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit North Loop

    Best months: August–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

      39° / 22°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 25°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 33°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 43°

      13 wet

    5. May

      75° / 53°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 62°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 65°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 56°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 45°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 35°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dayton Wright Bros Ap, OH, 9.2 mi away at 962 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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