Ohio · Hiking

South Loop Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
31 ft
climb
618 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

South Loop Trail is an easy, out-and-back hike in Ohio, about a mile from the community of Avon Point. It is a short route, roughly 1.6 miles long, with a near-flat profile: the highest point on the trail is about 618 feet, and the lowest is about 613 feet. The trail's total gain and loss are each about 31 feet, so there's almost no climbing to speak of. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.35 miles from the start, where the grade reaches about 3%. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Elyria run to highs around 73°F in May and 77°F in September, while July highs average about 85°F and January highs about 36°F. The trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick outing. For a longer walk in the area, Schwartz Park Loop is about 4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit South 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.

    1. Jan

      36° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 30°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 40°

      12 wet

    5. May

      73° / 51°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 60°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 63°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 56°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 46°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 36°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 27°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elyria 3 E, OH, 8.5 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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