Rhododendron Cove Blue Loop Trail
- 0.6 mi
- one way
- 36 ft
- climb
- 1,054 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Rhododendron Cove Blue Loop Trail is a short, easy hike in Ohio, about 0.6 miles from the community of Blue Valley Acres. The route is 0.57 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 36 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done quickly or paired with time to explore the surrounding area. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.47 miles in, with a grade of 9 percent. The high point is 1,054 feet, and the low point is 1,004 feet, so the climb is minimal. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Lancaster, Ohio weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 78°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Geneva Hills, a climbing area, is about 1.3 miles away. Twin Lakes Trail, Lakes Trail and Ridge Trail are all within about 3 miles.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Rhododendron Cove Blue Loop Trail
Best months: April–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.
Jan
37° / 22°
10 wet
Feb
41° / 24°
10 wet
Mar
52° / 32°
11 wet
Apr
65° / 41°
11 wet
May
74° / 52°
12 wet
Jun
82° / 61°
10 wet
Jul
85° / 65°
10 wet
Aug
84° / 63°
9 wet
Sep
78° / 55°
8 wet
Oct
66° / 44°
9 wet
Nov
53° / 34°
9 wet
Dec
42° / 27°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lancaster, OH, 6 mi away at 827 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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