Ohio

Top Spots in and near Ohio

  • Logan, Ohio

    Upper Falls Hocking Hills State Park

    0.13 mi / 10 ft gain
    This .13 mile hike crosses a beautiful bridge that's one of the most-photographed features in Hocking Hills. This awesome trail system is perfect for families and people who want to be spontaneous because there are many routes to choose from as you go. The trailThis short hike is close to the pa...
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  • Dayton, Ohio

    Photograph the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights

    5.0
    Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, these massive water fountains operate several times each day according to a rigid schedule: 10-minute intervals at the top of the hour, Mon.-Fri., 6:55 AM-9:55 PM and weekends 10:55 AM-9:55 PM. The five fountains shoot 2,500 gallons of water per minute 200 feet...
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  • Cincinnati, Ohio

    Ault Forest Loop Trail

    1.34 mi / 135 ft gain
    Ault Forest Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cincinnati, Ohio.
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  • Dayton, Ohio

    Hike the Adirondack Trail at Hills & Dales MetroPark

    2.92 mi / 230 ft gain
    Hills & Dales MetroPark is surprisingly large, spanning 63 acres and nestled between two golf courses. When hiking here, it is quite easy to forget that it is surrounded by a city and is just a couple miles south of Dayton. The Adirondack Trail is the most prominent trail in the park, winding...
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  • Yellow Springs, Ohio

    Glen Helen Nature Preserve Loop

    2.77 mi / 367 ft gain
    Glen Helen is located just next to downtown Yellow Springs, a small but well-known town popular for its eclectic and artistic community. This preserve was set to close permanently in 2020 due to lack of funding, but the former owner Antioch College sold the preserve to the Glen Helen Association ...
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  • Geneva, Ohio

    Camp at Geneva State Park

    Swim in Lake Erie and then camp right next to the beach at Geneva State Park! Located an hour outside of Cleveland, Geneva State Park is a beautiful park with lots of outdoor activity options perfect for all kinds of groups. The Park offers boat access to the Lake through a six-lane boat ramp and...
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  • Westerville, Ohio

    Hike the Overlook-Hickory Ridge-Brookside Trail

    4.0
    1.6 mi
    This gravel woods path at Blendon Woods Metropark, just over 1.5 miles, is perfect for a quick hike when visiting the city! You may be close to Ohio's capitol city, but you feel far away in the woods of this park.  Come into the main entrance and turn right at the Ranger Station.  Park near the n...
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  • Plain City, Ohio

    Conquer the Glacier Ridge Challenge Course

    0.25 mi
    This quarter mile course is perfect for those looking for athletic competition, fun challenges, or ninja training. It is located adjacent to the parking lots in the main area of Glacier Ridge Metro Park, so there will always be plenty of parking for your group. There are water fountains at the be...
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  • Peninsula, Ohio

    Wetmore Outer Loop

    5.0
    6.32 mi / 673 ft gain
    Wetmore Outer Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Peninsula, Ohio.
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  • Kettering, Ohio

    Take a Stroll around the Pond at Delco Park

    5.0
    The main attraction at the park is of course the large pond, with paved walking trails leading around it. Jutting out into the middle is a covered fishing pavilion, and you're likely to see several people casting rods there and along the southern banks. This metro park also has high quality sand ...
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  • Dayton, Ohio

    Hike at Bill Yeck Park

    5.0
    3 mi / 177 ft gain
    Take the whole family out on an afternoon adventure to Bill Yeck Park!  This park has over 6 miles of hiking trails, spanning all levels of difficulty and terrain, including pavement, crushed gravel, mowed grass, and dirt paths. They range from 0.5 miles (red trail) to 3.0 miles (yellow trail), w...
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  • Loveland, Ohio

    Loveland Nature Trail

    5.0
    0.83 mi / 39 ft gain
    Loveland Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Loveland, Ohio.
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  • Peninsula, Ohio

    Cross Country Trail from Kendall Lake

    2.71 mi / 325 ft gain
    Cross Country Trail from Kendall Lake is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Brecksville, Ohio.
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  • Peninsula, Ohio

    Kendall Lake Loop Trail and Salt Run Trail

    5.0
    4.27 mi / 597 ft gain
    Kendall Lake Loop Trail and Salt Run Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Peninsula, Ohio.
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  • Springfield, Ohio

    Stroll along the Dam at the CJ Brown Reservoir

    3.0
    1.2 mi
    This walk is safe, open, flat and perfect for getting some exercise with a view!  The dam is 1.2 miles round trip, and open for a variety of activities - walking, jogging, biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading!  At the far end of the dam is a long set of stairs leading to the lower parking lot...
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  • Lewis Center, Ohio

    Out of Africa Trail

    3.15 mi / 131 ft gain
    Out of Africa Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Galena, Ohio.
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