Ohio
Top Spots in and near Ohio
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Logan, Ohio
Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave via Buckeye Trail
4.89.42 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 -
Peninsula, Ohio
Kendall Lake Loop Trail and Salt Run Trail
5.04.27 mi / 597 ft gainKendall Lake Loop Trail and Salt Run Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Peninsula, 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 -
Lewis Center, Ohio
Out of Africa Trail
3.15 mi / 131 ft gainOut of Africa Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Galena, Ohio.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 -
Massillon, Ohio
Sippo Valley Trail
9.64 mi / 361 ft gainSippo Valley Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Massillon, Ohio.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 -
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 -
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 -
Logan, Ohio
Upper Falls Hocking Hills State Park
5.00.13 mi / 10 ft gainThis .13 mile hike crosses a beautiful bridge that's one of the most-photographed features in Hocking Hills. This awesome trail system is perfect for families and people who want to be spontaneous because there are many routes to choose from as you go. The trailThis short hike is close to the pa...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 -
Rockbridge, Ohio
Conkle's Hollow Gorge Trail
5.01.17 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 -
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 -
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visit William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Take a change of pace in the middle of a busy city. This Historical Home and surrounding park are a great place to relax, have a picnic, or take a tour through history of a former President. Start your visit at the Taft Education Center which has many exhibits on the history correlated with Taft ...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