Ohio
Looking for the best chillin 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 Chillin Spots in and near Ohio
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Cedarville, Ohio
Hike the Gorge Trail at Indian Mounds
5.0Cedarville, Ohio is known for its expansive farmland, but in the Indian Mounds Park you'll find several unique features, such as the cavern located on the Gorge Trail! This cave is formed out of the side of a cliff and is perfect for easy exploration and climbing. When the water is low enough yo...Read more -
Independence, Ohio
Drive Independence Pass
5.032 miWhether you are driving or biking, the elevation gain is significant, it's over 4,000 ft. The road is fairly narrow so being cautious is important. The highway itself is seasonal; it's closed for winter due to icy conditions. We stopped along the Grotto trailhead to hike around and get some views...Read more -
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Visit the Tecumseh Sunflower Field
4.0If you're driving along US 68 towards Yellow Springs, Ohio in early September, you just may be lucky enough to come upon the Tecumseh Sunflower Field in full bloom! You only have about two-three weeks where the flowers will be bright, happy and alive, so make plans to hit it in time. There is f...Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Explore the History of George Rogers Clark Park
5.0The George Rogers Clark Park has over 6 miles of nature hiking trails as well as a fishing pond. There are large A-frames at several points in the park to set up for the afternoon and grill some hotdogs, and plenty of field space to lay out some blankets and break out the picnic basket. The bigge...Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Climb at Mad River Gorge
1 miJust a short hike down from the parking lot lies a half mile of cliffside full of climbing opportunities! Plenty of variety for different skill levels, although someone in your group will need to lead climb to set up the route first. There are hooks already in place on each route, and you are not...Read more -
Westerville, Ohio
Hike the Overlook-Hickory Ridge-Brookside Trail
4.01.6 miThis 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...Read more -
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...Read more -
Dayton, Ohio
Hike at Bill Yeck Park
5.03 mi / 177 ft gainTake 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...Read more -
Plain City, Ohio
Conquer the Glacier Ridge Challenge Course
0.25 miThis 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...Read more -
Dayton, Ohio
Photograph the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights
5.0Between 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...Read more -
Kettering, Ohio
Take a Stroll around the Pond at Delco Park
5.0The 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 ...Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Stroll along the Dam at the CJ Brown Reservoir
3.01.2 miThis 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...Read more -
Riverside, Ohio
Discover the Complete History of US Aviation
5.0The best part about this adventure? It is FREE! Free parking, free WiFi, and yes, you can see all sorts of planes from the SR-71 Blackbird to past Air Force Ones, all without paying a dime. Some planes you are even able to walk through to get a good look of the interiors! This is one of the best...Read more -
Xenia, Ohio
Disc Golf at Sol Arnovitz Park
This course has some tough points, especially with some water hazards, but for the most part is very forgiving. In many places you can retrieve any discs you lose to the creek, and there aren't any areas of dense thicket or tall grasses that are prone to hide discs so well. Most of the holes are ...Read more -
Dayton, Ohio
Explore The Carillon Historical Park Museum
The Dayton area is home to many major technological advances, including the cash register, the Bombe code-breaking machine, plutonium triggers for early atomic bombs, car self-starters, self-cooled refrigerators, and so much more. Probably most well known is the Wright airplane, which was develop...Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Hike the Stone's Throw Trail
4.00.8 miThis 0.4 trail is tiny but mighty! It is hidden up the hill from the CJ Brown Reservoir Visitor Center, and leads down a small wooded path to a less accessed part of the lake. This is a common spot for birdwatching, and a favorite place for Springfield's elusive Great Blue Herons. Follow the p...Read more