Emerald Lake Hike In Ohio Kendall Lake Loop Trail

There’s nothing like hiking a gorgeous waterfront trail on a sunny day. Here in Ohio, our state parks feature several beautiful lakes that make great day trip destination. The Kendall Lake Loop Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the most scenic and easy-to-hike trails in the park. If you’re looking for a beautiful but not too challenging day hike, it’s the perfect place to explore.

A fairly popular but serene trail, the Kendall Lake Loop connects to the larger Salt Run Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Peninsula.

David Colombo/AllTrails You’ll find the trailhead near the lake shelter and bathhouse.

Along the way, you’ll journey through emerald forests, open fields and scenic ledges. It’s a 1.5-mile loop that’s rated as easy on AllTrails.

Trish T/AllTrails Note: Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.

Although the terrain varies and there are some stairs to climb, the trek is fairly flat and not too challenging.

Disco Na’Hurt/AllTrails To view a map of the trail in a separate tab or window, click here.

The trail weaves its way right alongside the lake, which is beautiful, serene and highly reflective year-round.

Lyndsay Brock/AllTrails You’ll get to see the lake from several different vantage points, as most of the lake is circled by the trail.

In the late spring and summer months, the lake is a deep emerald, reflecting the surrounding forest.

Disco Na’Hurt/AllTrails It’s definitely a hike you’ll want to bring a camera for!

And in the fall time, the colorful trees add a whole new array of beauty. You’ll want to come back and explore this stunning trail during the different seasons.

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You’ll find the trailhead near the lake shelter and bathhouse.

Trish T/AllTrails

Note: Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.

Disco Na’Hurt/AllTrails

To view a map of the trail in a separate tab or window, click here.

Lyndsay Brock/AllTrails

You’ll get to see the lake from several different vantage points, as most of the lake is circled by the trail.

It’s definitely a hike you’ll want to bring a camera for!

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