Ohio
Top Spots in and near Ohio
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Brecksville, Ohio
Deer Lick Cave Trail
4.48 mi / 495 ft gainDeer Lick Cave Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Brecksville, Ohio.Read more -
Logan, Ohio
Upper Falls Hocking Hills State Park
0.13 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Columbus, Ohio
Blendon Woods Loop
1.97 mi / 112 ft gainBlendon Woods Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Columbus, Ohio.Read more -
Cleveland, Ohio
Photograph Lake Erie at Edgewater Park
3.5Lake Erie off of Cleveland has one of the most beautiful sunsets in the Midwest! Bring your camera to Edgewater Park to capture the sun setting from land (free and easy parking), or kayak on the lake and get an encompassing view of the City at sunset.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