Buckeye Lake, Ohio
Looking for the best hiking in Buckeye Lake? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Buckeye Lake. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Buckeye Lake
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Logan, Ohio
Hike to Rose Lake
5.03 mi / 150 ft gainStarting at the main parking lot for Old Man's Cave and the Hocking Hills, follow the Gorge Overlook Trail from the Visitor's Center, staying on top of the rim. About 0.1 mile from the Visitor Center, you'll cross over the gorge on a large trussed bridge. Once across, follow the signs that direct...Read more -
Logan, Ohio
Old Man's Cave Loop
4.50.63 mi / 102 ft gainTake the Rim Trail in Hocking Hills State Park, which descends into the deep gorge and takes you alongside a stream as you head towards a number of cascades and interesting rock faces. Rim Trail can be linked to Cedar Falls, as well, or from the Upper Falls you can take Grandma Gatewood Trail fo...Read more -
Logan, Ohio
Hike to Whispering Cave
1.7 mi / 480 ft gainThe trailhead begins at the base of the parking lot of the old Hocking Hills Lodge that sadly burnt down in 2016. While plans are underway for a new lodge to be built, it means parking for this particular trail is plentiful for the moment, since the massive parking lot is only being used for the ...Read more -
Logan, Ohio
Cedar Falls
4.30.38 mi / 56 ft gainLocated on Queer Creek in Hocking Hills State Park, the popular 50 ft-Cedar Falls still tends to be less crowded than Old Man's Cave. There are scenic views to be had year-round off of the stream-lined path, starting from the lower parking lot off of SR 374. For quicker access to the falls, star...Read more -
Dublin, Ohio
Photograph Indian Run Falls
4.01 miIndian Run Falls is a family friendly destination for the metro lifestyle. Sitting just outside downtown Dublin, the falls are easily accessible from the nearby parking lot, with the roar of the fall audible as soon as you get out of your car. For those seeking a hike, there is a 1/2 mile trail t...Read more -
Spindler Road Starting Point, Ohio
Hike the Mudsock Trail
4.01.5 mi / 0 ft gainThis trail begins at a dog park and meanders alongside farm fields and creeks. Stay to the right at the first fork to begin the Mudsock Trail. The second fork in the trail results in a loop that meets up with itself and continues on. Depending on the amount of plant growth/season, there is a trai...Read more -
South Bloomingville, Ohio
Explore Ash Cave
5.00.5 miGetting to Ash Cave is extremely easy with a short quarter-mile hike from the parking area; there's also a rim trail above the cave that adds 90 feet of elevation and some extra distance. The cave is great for relaxing in the shade during a hot day, enjoying a spring picnic, or grabbing some imag...Read more -
Galloway, Ohio
Hike the Darby Creek Greenway
9.6 mi / 50 ft gainStarting your hike from the Cedar Ridge Picnic Area, head north along the Darby Creek Greenway, a well-maintained gravel path that is a multi-use trail alongside cyclists and trail runners. The trail switches between a number of different settings during the 4.7 mile one-way trek, including fores...Read more -
Plain City, Ohio
Run the Ironweed Trail in Glacier Ridge Metro Park
4.02.8 miFrom the main entrance on the north side of the park, the Ironweed Trail connects the northern, more wooded section of the park with the wetlands to the south. This 2.8 mile one-way trail is paved, making cycling, running, and hiking an easy activity. The topography of the park also makes it easy...Read more -
West Jefferson, Ohio
Hike the Darby Creek Trail
4.02.6 mi / 30 ft gainParking at the Whispering Oaks Picnic Area on the west side of the park, start on the Darby Greenway Trail and follow it north across the river until you reach the beginning of the Lake View Trail. This 0.9 mile trail takes you along the largest of the Darby Bend Lakes, and even takes you past a ...Read more -
McArthur, Ohio
Hike Lake Hope's Peninsula Trail
4.03 mi / 300 ft gainSituated in the long-forgotten coal and iron country of Ohio, Lake Hope is a beautiful combination of Ohio's rugged Appalachian foothills and tranquil shoreline.The trail starts at the trailhead parking lot right off of OH SR 278, next to the Hope Iron Furnace. The trail forms a three mile loop t...Read more -
New Plymouth, Ohio
Zaleski Extended Loop
5.016.5 mi / 2231 ft gainZaleski Extended Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mc Arthur, Ohio.Read more -
Chillicothe, Ohio
Hike the Shawnee Ridge Trail
10 miStarting at the northern parking lot, head south along the Shawnee Ridge Trail. Several spur and loop trails intersect the trail along the 10 mile out-and-back hike. Many of these spur trails include difficult hikes up large hills like Sugarloaf Mountain, Sand Hill, and Mt. Ives. At each trail in...Read more -
Perrysville, Ohio
Hike the Pleasant Hill Lyons Falls Loop
5.02.75 miTo get to this trail you can go to the Dam that is a part of Pleasant Hill Lake and there is a parking area across the street. After you start walking you reach signs that will ask where you want to go, either to the covered bridge or to the Lyons Falls.By going towards the covered bridge first y...Read more