The Best Backpacking in Ohio
Looking for the best backpacking in Ohio? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Ohio. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Ohio
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Swanton, Ohio
Hike the Scout Trail at Oak Openings Preserve
4.0The Scout Trail at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark in Swanton, Ohio is an easy hike that covers a lot of beautiful ground! I love this hike and do it several times each season (REALLY recommend the fall for the gorgeous colors!). I am constantly surprised by how few people take advantage of this ...Read more -
Washington County, Ohio
Hike to Irish Run Natural Bridge
9.5 miTo begin, park next to the cemetery located on T-411 in Wayne National Forest. The trail begins on the north side of the cemetery and leads into the woods from there. In less than a 1/4 mile the trail forks into two separate trails, being both the beginning and terminus of the Archers Fork Loop T...Read more -
Grove City, Ohio
Hike through Scioto Grove Metro Park
4.07 miNew in May 2016, the Scioto Grove Metro Park has about 600 acres of land in Grove City, OH. There are more than 7 total miles of connecting trails as well as picnic areas and jungle gyms.Easy to navigate, there are park maps at all major trail junctions, which makes this hike enjoyable for all. ...Read more -
Independence, Ohio
Hike Lost Man Pass via Independence Lake
5.04.5 mi / 1200 ft gainPark at the pull out just west of independence pass. From there, begin on the Linkin's Lake Trail. The trail is generally easy to follow (although it can be muddy as it is a wet area) and climbs 900 feet in the 1.8 miles to independence lake. From Independence lake it is about 0.5 miles and 400 f...Read more -
West Portsmouth, Ohio
Shawnee State Park North Loop
19.82 mi / 3806 ft gainShawnee State Park North Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near West Portsmouth, Ohio.Read more -
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Glen Helen Nature Preserve Loop
2.77 mi / 367 ft gainGlen 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 ...Read more -
Glouster, Ohio
Burr Oak Reservoir Lakeview Trail
21.04 mi / 2641 ft gainBurr Oak Reservoir Lakeview Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Glouster, Ohio.Read more -
West Portsmouth, Ohio
Shawnee Backpacking Trail Loop
8.55 mi / 981 ft gainShawnee Backpacking Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near West Portsmouth, Ohio.Read more -
Blue Creek, Ohio
Shawnee Backpacking Trail Camp 6 Loop
7.61 mi / 1148 ft gainShawnee Backpacking Trail Camp 6 Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Stout, Ohio.Read more -
Perrysville, Ohio
Lyons Falls, Hemlock Gorge and Pleasant Hill Trail Loop
5.010.08 mi / 1060 ft gainLyons Falls, Hemlock Gorge and Pleasant Hill Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Perrysville, Ohio.Read more -
Matamoras, Ohio
Archers Fork Trail
12.8 mi / 1998 ft gainArchers Fork Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near New Matamoras, Ohio.Read more -
Glouster, Ohio
Buckeye Trail: Dock 1 to Burr Oak
5.3 mi / 709 ft gainBuckeye Trail: Dock 1 to Burr Oak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glouster, Ohio.Read more -
Franklin, Ohio
Twin Creek Orange Loop Trail
6.03 mi / 571 ft gainTwin Creek Orange Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Franklin, Ohio.Read more
