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.
Thedevelopingimage/Trip Advisor 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
Lake Erie Islands Conservancy/Facebook 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.
Lake Erie Islands Conservancy/Facebook 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.
Lake Erie Islands Conservancy/Facebook Pictured: Blue Phlox blooming in May of last year.
Be sure to visit in late April to mid-May, when the flowers have arrived and the blooms are vibrant.
Lake Erie Islands Conservancy/Facebook Pictured: Dutchman’s Breeches in April of 2014.
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!
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You’ll find the trail at 1962 Put-In-Bay Rd., Put-In-Bay, OH 43456.
Lake Erie Islands Conservancy/Facebook
Pictured: Dutchmans Breeches carpeting the trail last April.
Pictured: Wild Hyacinths and Appendaged Waterleaf
Pictured: Blue Phlox blooming in May of last year.
Pictured: Dutchman’s Breeches in April of 2014.
For more gorgeous spring destinations in Ohio, check out our previous article: The 12 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In Ohio This Spring.
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