Stanford Trail
A short but hilly forest route linking the Stanford area with the Brandywine Falls trail network.
Route overview
Stanford Trail in Ohio.
Stanford Trail provides a compact, physically active approach through wooded terrain near Boston and Brandywine Falls. Its official distance is short, but the rocky surface and nearly 58 m of elevation change make it more demanding than a flat park walk. It works well as a standalone outing or as a carefully planned connector, provided combined distances remain explicit.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Typical duration
- 75-75 minutes
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- 58 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
Rock, roots, mud, and winter ice can make the hills slippery. Do not assume a Brandywine Falls parking space or create an unlabelled combined route. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Rock, roots, mud, and winter ice can make the hills slippery. Do not assume a Brandywine Falls parking space or create an unlabelled combined route.
Highlights
forest, connector, hilly, Brandywine, Ohio
Why find a buddy
Good for hikers wanting a short climb or a connector-based outing with exact turnaround planning.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.