Ohio
Looking for the best running 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 Running 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 -
Logan, Ohio
Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave via Buckeye Trail
9.42 mi / 1060 ft gainOld Man's Cave and Ash Cave via Buckeye Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes to two scenic caves in Hocking Hills State Park located near South Bloomingville, Ohio. This trail is dog friendly on-leash.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 -
Peninsula, Ohio
Plateau Trail
5.04.56 mi / 607 ft gainPlateau Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Peninsula, Ohio.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 -
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 -
Dayton, Ohio
Hike the Adirondack Trail at Hills & Dales MetroPark
2.92 mi / 230 ft gainHills & 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...Read more -
Peninsula, Ohio
Wetmore Outer Loop
5.06.32 mi / 673 ft gainWetmore Outer Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Peninsula, Ohio.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
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 -
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 -
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ault Forest Loop Trail
1.34 mi / 135 ft gainAult Forest Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cincinnati, Ohio.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 -
Sugarcreek Township, Ohio
Trail Run at Sweet Arrow Reserve
4.03.1 mi / 164 ft gainLike forests? Like fields? How bout running in them? If so, this is the park for you! There's a map at the parking lot to help you navigate each trail and plan your route. The parking lot also has plenty of space and a porta-john. Trails are short, but you can mix and match them to create the dis...Read more -
Loveland, Ohio
Loveland Nature Trail
5.00.83 mi / 39 ft gainLoveland Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Loveland, Ohio.Read more