Oak Hill Trail
A short, mostly flat loop passing woodland and Sylvan Pond in the Oak Hill area.
Route overview
Oak Hill Trail in Ohio.
Oak Hill Trail is one of the park's more approachable short circuits. It skirts Sylvan Pond and uses mostly flat natural tread, with gravel and rooted sections noted by NPS. Current road access must be checked because Oak Hill Road has an embankment-related closure and posted detours.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Typical duration
- 45-45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- 15 m change
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- official-named-trail
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No park entrance fee and no separate ordinary day-hike permit identified by NPS. Verify current closures, road access, area hours, and any special-use requirements.
Safety context
Verify the current Oak Hill Road detour before departure. Roots, mud, ticks, poison ivy, and pond-edge footing remain relevant. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Verify the current Oak Hill Road detour before departure. Roots, mud, ticks, poison ivy, and pond-edge footing remain relevant.
Highlights
pond, forest, short loop, beginner, Oak Hill, Ohio
Why find a buddy
Well suited to beginners or companions seeking a low-elevation 45-minute walk.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.