It’s Impossible Not To Love This Breathtaking Wild Flower Trail In Ohio
Ohio is downright gorgeous in the spring—and there’s plenty of places you’ll want to explore. (Check out our previous article here, for some ideas to get you started.)
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. When the flowers are in bloom, it’s a downright enchanting experience. Take a look:
This half-mile loop trail features a gorgeous variety of wildflowers and even some migratory songbirds. It's the perfect place to take a leisurely, peaceful stroll in the afternoon.
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
Pictured: Dutchmans Breeches carpeting the trail last April.
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.
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.
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!
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.
