Spring is practically here, in spite of the lingering cold temperatures, which means wildflowers are waiting to bloom. (Click here for a list of spring adventure destinations in Ohio.)

A wildflower trail is the perfect way to take in some colorful blooms, get some light exercise and breath some fresh air. The Jane Coates Wildflower Trail on South Bass Island in Put-In-Bay, Ohio is a hidden gem most people don’t know about. It’s a short, easy trail that nearly anyone can explore. Take a look:

This half-mile loop trail features a gorgeous variety of wildflowers and even some migratory songbirds.
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You'll find the trail at 1962 Put-In-Bay Rd., Put-In-Bay, OH 43456.
It's a truly magical place when the flowers are in full bloom and the trail is freshly mulched. You'll feel as if you're traveling through an enchanted forest. <3
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Pictured: Dutchmans Breeches carpeting the trail in April 2016.

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Be sure to visit in late April to mid-May, when the flowers have arrived and the blooms are vibrant.
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Pictured: Dutchman's Breeches in April of 2014.
It's a wildflower lover's dream come true. You'll see a variety of flowers along the way that you wouldn't normally encounter all within the same area.
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Pictured: Wild Hyacinths and Appendaged Waterleaf
It's not unusual to see volunteers maintaining the trail during your visit. Each year, the trail features an Earth Day Work Day at the end of April to get the trail ready for the public for the season.
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Pictured: Blue Phlox blooming in May 2016.

Jane Coates Wildflower Trail is located at 1962 Put-In-Bay Rd., Put-In-Bay, OH 43456. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more gorgeous spring destinations in Ohio, check out our previous article: The 11 Very Best Places To Go In Ohio This Spring.

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