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Hiking Ohio is your complete guide to 83 of the most scenic day hikes in the Buckeye State. From the shores of Lake Erie to the Ohio River, this handy guide will lead you to the best trails. In this one-of-a-kind resource, you’ll find the following features:
• Detailed descriptions, complete with GPS coordinates for every hike in every region
• Special points of interest; descriptions of the topography, flora, fauna, and climate; estimated hiking time and distance; and difficulty ratings for each trail
• Phone numbers and websites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for 65 of the state’s most scenic hiking areas
• Easy-to-read maps for every park and trail to help you navigate your hike and locate landmarks and other points of interest
• A convenient trail finder that provides a summary of each trail’s features and available facilities
Hiking Ohio brings to life the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each area. And the descriptions of nearby recreational and sightseeing destinations ensure you won’t miss anything on your trip. Hiking Ohio is your guide to enjoying the great outdoors!
Table of Contents
Northeast
Introduction
Beaver Creek State Park
Cleveland Metroparks
Hinckley Reservation—Whipps Ledges and Hinckley Lake
Bedford Reservation—Tinker’s Creek Gorge/Buckeye Trail
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Three Waterfalls Hike
Towpath and Deep Lock Quarry Trails
Ledges Trail
Towpath Trail, Botzum to Ira and Back
Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve
Clubmoss Trail
Fernwood State Forest
Fernwood State Forest
Findley State Park
Findley State Park
Jefferson Lake State Park
Oak Grove Trail
Lake County Metroparks—Chapin Forest
Chapin Forest, Buckeye Trail
Malabar Farm State Park
Bridle and Ski Trails
Mohican State Park
Lyons Falls and Pleasant Hill Trails
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
Tappan Lake, Buckeye Trail
Norma Johnson Center
Preservation and Conservation Loops
Ohio and Erie Canal Corridor
Buckeye Trail, Zoar to Bolivar
Quail Hollow State Park
Quail Hollow
Beaver Lodge Trail
Stark County Park District
Ohio and Erie Canal Corridor, Warrington Road to Craig Pittman Park
Walborn Reservoir, Shoreline Trail
West Branch State Park
West Branch State Park, Buckeye Trail
Southeast
Introduction
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
Blackhand and Quarry Rim Trails
Boord State Nature Preserve
Broughton Preserve
Southwest Overlook, Western Ridge and Valley Trails
Burr Oak State Park
Buckeye, Loop, Tanager, and Chipmunk Trails
Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve
Rim and Gorge Trails
Dysart Woods Outdoor Laboratory
Dysart Woods Red and Blue Trails
Flint Ridge State Memorial
Quarry and Creek Trails
Hocking Hills State Park
Grandma Gatewood and Rim Trails
Ash Cave to Cedar Falls
Rock House
Cantwell Cliffs
Hocking State Forest
Hocking State Forest, Buckeye Trail
Lake Hope State Park
Lake Hope Peninsula Trail
Olds Hollow
Lake Katherine State Nature Preserve
Pine Ridge\Calico Bush Trail
Salt Creek Trail
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, Natural Bridge Trail
Salt Fork State Park
North Country Trail and Buckeye Trail
Kennedy Stone House Trail
Wayne National Forest—Marietta Unit
Lamping Homestead
River Trail Loop
Archer’s Fork Loop
Covered Bridge Trail
Wayne National Forest—Athens Unit
Wildcat Hollow Backpack Trail—Day Hike
Wayne National Forest—Ironton Unit
Vesuvius Backpack and Lakeshore Trail
The Wilds
Butterfly Habitat Trail
Wolf Run State Park
Wolf Run, Buckeye Trail
Southwest
Introduction
Caesar Creek State Park
Spilling Trail
Cincinnati Metro Parks
Eden Park
Columbus Metro Parks
Highbanks Metro Park
Blendon Woods Metro Park
East Fork State Park
Backpack Trail—Backcountry Trail Loop
Edge of Appalachia Preserve
Buzzardroost Rock Trail
Lynx Prairie Trail
Five Rivers Metroparks
Taylorsville Dam to Tadmor
Englewood Metropark, White and Green Trails
Fort Ancient State Memorial
Earthworks Terrace and Connector Trails
Fort Hill State Memorial
Fort Trail
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
Glen Helen Natural Area
Hamilton County Park District—Shawnee Lookout Park
Miami Fort Trail
Harrison Tomb State Memorial
Harrison Tomb State Memorial
Hueston Woods State Nature Preserve
Big Woods and Sugar Bush Trails
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve—John Bryan State Park
John Bryan State Park
Miami County Parks
Charleston Falls Preserve
Ohio Historical Society—Piqua Historical Area
Piqua to Lockington on the Buckeye Trail
Raven Rock State Nature Preserve
Raven Rock Arch
Scioto Trail State Park
Caldwell and Stewart Lake Loop
Serpent Mound State Memorial
Ohio Brush Creek Trail
Shawnee State Forest
Day Hike and Connector Trail
Tar Hollow State Park
Brush Ridge Trail
Northwest
Introduction
Delaware State Park
Lakeview Trail
Goll Woods State Nature Preserve
Toadshade Trail
Independence Dam State Park
Towpath and Buckeye Trail
Kelley’s Island State Park
Kelley’s Island North Shore Loop Trail
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Magee Marsh Walking Trail
Maumee Bay State Park
Boardwalk Trail
Miami and Erie Canal Corridor
Miami and Erie Towpath Trail, Deep Cut to Bloody Bridge
Mt. Gilead State Park
Lakeside Trail
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
Sand Dunes Trail
Sandusky County Park District—Wolf Creek Park
Wolf Creek Park, Buckeye Trail
Toledo Metroparks
Farnsworth to Bend View Metroparks
Reviews
“Not only is Hiking Ohio a perfect guide for Ohio hikers, but history buffs, too, will enjoy Williams’ extensive knowledge of Ohio’s history and Buckeye State lore they’ll find strolling through the book.”
Steve Stephens, Columbus Dispatch Newspaper, Travel Writer
