Black’s Shady Knoll
Contact & location
Mount Victory, OH 43340
Where Black’s Shady Knoll is located
Head into Mount Victory, OH and you'll come across Black’s Shady Knoll on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Ohio's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Mount Victory center, 19507 SR 31 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Ohio does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Mount Victory.
Weather at Black’s Shady Knoll
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Black’s Shady Knoll is a working apple orchard in Mount Victory, Ohio. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Black’s Shady Knoll
Pick-your-own is available at Black’s Shady Knoll during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Black’s Shady Knoll tracks the rest of Ohio. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Black’s Shady Knoll is located
Head into Mount Victory, OH and you'll come across Black’s Shady Knoll on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Ohio's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Mount Victory center, 19507 SR 31 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Ohio does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Mount Victory.
Weather at Black’s Shady Knoll
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Black’s Shady Knoll offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Black’s Shady Knoll runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Black’s Shady Knoll?+
Beyond picking, Black’s Shady Knoll offers pick-your-own.
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