Ohio · Hiking

The Cellar

1.5 mi
round trip
1,076 ft
climb
1,106 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Nov
best months

The Cellar is a moderate out-and-back hike in Great Seal State Park in Ohio, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is about 2.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 277 feet, and it rises from a low point of 832 feet to a high of 1,106 feet. The climb is steepest near the start, with a grade of about 9% at 0.07 miles in. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chillicothe run to highs around 74°F in May and 79°F in September, while July and August average highs near 85°F. That station sits about 450 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run a little cooler. The Cellar sits close to several other trails and climbing areas. Sharp's Trail and Annie's Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Great Seal State Park climbing area and Rock Garden Loop are about 0.3 mile off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Nov

    Best time to visit The Cellar

    Best months: April–November. 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° / 21°

    2. Feb

      43° / 24°

    3. Mar

      53° / 31°

    4. Apr

      66° / 41°

    5. May

      74° / 52°

    6. Jun

      83° / 61°

    7. Jul

      85° / 64°

    8. Aug

      85° / 62°

    9. Sep

      79° / 54°

    10. Oct

      67° / 43°

    11. Nov

      55° / 34°

    12. Dec

      44° / 26°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chillicothe Mound City, OH, 3.8 mi away at 650 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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