Williamsport, Ohio
Top Spots in and near Williamsport
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Laurelville, Ohio
Explore the Rock House
5.00.5 mi / 150 ft gainFrom the Rock House parking lot, follow the trail for 0.1 mile down the hill until you come to a fork in the trail, at which point follow the yellow marked Lower Rim Trail that continues downhill through a set of carved sandstone steps and then turns to parallel the cliffs. From there, it's less ...Read more -
Scioto River, Ohio
Fly Fish the Scioto River in Columbus
Urban fly fishing, a unique and exciting way to explore any city. Whether it is for bass, trout, carp, or panfish almost every city has a pond or river that offers the chance to connect with nature and experience nearby adventures. The Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio is just one of four major rive...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 -
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 -
West Jefferson, Ohio
Fly Fish Big Darby Creek at Prairie Oaks Metro Park
The Big Darby Creek is just one of four National Scenic Rivers in Ohio. Exploring and fly fishing for smallmouth bass, rock bass, or panfish is just one way for you to experience the river near the Prairie Oaks Metro Park. Located within a thirty-minute drive from downtown Columbus, the Prairie O...Read more -
Rockbridge, Ohio
Hike to Ramona Lake
11 mi / 1600 ft gainStarting at the Creekside Meadows Parking Lot, follow the Creekside Meadows Trail for 0.3 of a mile until it forks into two trails. Follow the left fork towards the road, and as soon as you cross the road, the Cemetery Ridge Trail begins. Once across Clear Creek Road, the trail gains elevation fa...Read more -
Rockbridge, Ohio
Hike the Cantwell Cliffs Loop
5.01 mi / 100 ft gainCantwell Cliffs is one of the more northern units of the overall Hocking Hills State Park Region. Located off of OH SR 374, a short 0.1 spur trail takes you from the parking lot to the rim of the gorge and the area's namesake cliffs. From there, you have two choices: Turn left and descend through...Read more -
Rockbridge, Ohio
Hike the Gorge at Conkle's Hollow
4.63 mi / 200 ft gainStarting from the parking lot, cross the small foot bridge before coming to where the trail splits. You will have 3 options (straight, left or right). My personal opinion on route will be described below.Take the paved path that explores the valley floor first. It is an easy 1/2 mile out and b...Read more -
Rockbridge, Ohio
Conkle's Hollow Gorge Trail
1.17 mi / 243 ft gainConkle's Hollow Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rockbridge, Ohio.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
Hike & Camp in Hocking Hills, Ohio
4.93 miIf you find yourself in Ohio, you must stop in Logan and visit the Hocking Hills. This place seems to consistently find itself on lists for the best hiking in the country - and for good reason. The forest and state park is vast, and it includes Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Rock House, t...Read more -
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
Camping and Lodging in Williamsport
Williamsport, Ohio
Deer Creek Lake Day Use
Overview
Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is located just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake, 35 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The lake pr...
Bainbridge, Ohio
Paint Creek Dam Site
Overview
Paint Creek Dam Site Area, located on Paint Creek Lake, offers great opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Scioto area of ...
Logan, Ohio
Hocking Hills KOA Holiday
Nestled in the spectacular Hocking Hills, this KOA is ideal for a peaceful getaway that's full of adventure. Gem mining and gold panning ...
Buckeye Lake, Ohio
Buckeye Lake / Columbus East KOA Holiday
Imagine having the center of Ohio at your doorstep: the Ohio Statehouse, Ohio State University, German Village, Longaberger Homestead, Am...
Galena, Ohio
Alum Creek Below Dam Area
Overview
Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just 30 minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for ...
2630 Croft Road
Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir Dam Site (Oh)
Overview
C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio, two miles northeast of Springfield; thirty-five miles northeast of Dayton,...