Hike To An Emerald Lake On The Easy Kendall Lake Loop Trail In Ohio

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Have you ever hiked the Kendall Lake Loop Trail before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

Address: Kendall Lake, Peninsula, OH 44264, USA

April Dray

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.