Ohio · Hiking

South Loop

0.8 mi
loop
46 ft
climb
954 ft
high point
Loop
route
Aug–Oct
best months

South Loop is a short, easy loop in Ohio, about 2 miles from the town of Whites Corner. The route is 0.78 miles long and rises about 46 feet from its starting point, with a high of 954 feet and a low of 902 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.26 miles in, and the trail is rated easy. 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 around 79°F, while July peaks near 86°F. The loop makes a quick outing, taking about half an hour to complete. The Yellow Trail and Blue Trail both start within a quarter mile, and the North Loop is about 0.8 miles away. The Storywalk Trail is roughly 3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit South 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, 8.5 mi away at 962 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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