Ohio · Hiking

Orange Trail

3.2 mi
loop
206 ft
climb
856 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Orange Trail is a 3.2-mile loop in Twin Creek Metropark in Ohio, on city land. The route rises from about 817 feet to a high point of 856 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 2.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 14%. The climb is easy, with a total elevation gain of 206 feet. The trail is open to horses, and bikes are not allowed. The nearest town is Franklin, about 3 miles away. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Franklin show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 79°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Several other trails sit close by. Yellow Trail and Purple Trail are each about 0.8 miles away, Red Trail is about 1.1 miles away, and Blue Trail is about 1.3 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Orange Trail

    Best months: April–June and 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

      38° / 20°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 22°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 30°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 39°

      11 wet

    5. May

      74° / 51°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 60°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 64°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 61°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 53°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 32°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 26°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Franklin, OH, 3 mi away at 679 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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