Stone House Loop Trail is a 1.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Kimbolton, Ohio that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Relatively easy trail to a beautifully restored historical house.
While the stone house itself I would rate a four or five, I don't believe the trail is necessary. From Google Maps looks like you could just drive to the stone house. Maybe during early autumn, spring or summer the trail is pretty, but now, mid-November with the autumn leaves all fallen and the trees bare and brown or grey, while a relatively easy hike, I probably would have preferred just to drive to the stone house. The stone house itself looks like a building one would see in Williamsburg or some other historical area in the northeast. There are photos on the outside of the building of the state it was in before the restoration; very interesting to see how much work and love was put into the restoration. Like I said above, though I gave the trail a three, i would highly recommend visiting the stone house.
We enjoyed the hike. We were there in early October and the leaves were beginning to change. It was a easy hike along the lake and I hadn't done much homework on this hike so the house at the end was a surprise. I guess Stone House Trail should have clued me in, but things aren't always what they say. On the way out, we took the lake route out, there were some interesting rock formations along the way.
This was a great trail if you want easy don't go in on the blue trail. It has some steeper hills. The stonehouse was closed but very cool. You can also drive to see it.
If you’re into extremely short and easy day hikes, go for it. The stone house is cool to see. There are a couple of decent lake views. I’d say it’s worth the 45 minutes. Me personally, I’d rather be much further from the road and the dozens of people fishing along the way, but that’s my personal preference.
Overall good trail. Not sure I’d consider this moderate though. I thought it was pretty easy.
We enjoyed this hike yesterday. We’re glad we took the lake side part of the loop first because the woods side was very steep right off the bat. Dog friendly. There was a tree down on the trail by the lake but it was easy to get around. The stone house was lovely even though it was closed. We visited the veterans memorial out back and had our lunch at the little pavilion with picnic tables. Very nice hike. The trail is also available from the water as there is a dock.
Great short little hike. Pretty easy conditions but watch out for roots on the trail. There is another trail that continues on after the stone house but not sure where it goes...was told around the lake to the marina.
Not a bad hike, just short but worth it to see the stone house. I recommend extending your hike across the parking lot (opposite side of this trail head) to the those trails as well around the lake.
Muddy in the warm winter but I’m sure it’s beautiful in the summertime. Lovely trail along the lake—we doubled back to walk along it again instead of doing the loop.
We took two dogs hiking on this trail and loved it. The inclines and declines were not bad and we enjoyed all the rocks/boulders. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. I would recommend this trail for anyone that is somewhat in shape.