Goodale Park in Columbus's Victorian Village: a 2.3-mile flat loop around one of the oldest city parks in the U.S., with a pond, elephant fountain, and skyline views.
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Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus: an 88-acre free public park with 1.1 miles of paved paths, plus a glasshouse of tropical, desert, and Himalayan gardens.
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Pizzurro Park in Gahanna, Ohio: a 23-acre community park on Big Walnut Creek with one of the area's largest fenced dog parks, paved paths, and creek access.
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King's Hollow Tunnel in Zaleski State Forest: a short, eerie half-mile walk along the old Moonville rail line to a 120-foot timber-lined railroad tunnel.
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Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest: 240,000+ acres of Appalachian foothills, 300 miles of trails, backcountry solitude, and historic iron furnaces.
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The 7 best waterfall hikes in Ohio — from Cedar Falls and Whispering Cave in Hocking Hills to hidden gorge cascades at Mohican, John Bryan, and Wahkeena. Trail stats and seasonal tips.
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The 10 best hiking trails near Dayton, Ohio — limestone gorges, fossil hunting, prairie hikes, and Wright Brothers history. Trail guides and seasonal tips.
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The 10 best hiking trails near Cleveland, Ohio — sandstone ledges, gorge hikes, Lake Erie islands, and state park day trips. Trail guides, maps, and seasonal tips.
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The 10 best hiking trails near Cincinnati, Ohio — gorges, fossil hunting, historic sites, and a Kentucky day trip. Drive times, seasonal tips, and full trail guides.
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Discover the 15 best hiking trails near Columbus, Ohio — from urban metro parks to scenic gorges within an hour's drive. Trail guides, maps, and seasonal tips.
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Some of the parks listed by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department may not yet have dedicated web pages with full amenity lists and exact addresses published online.
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Some of the parks listed by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department may not yet have dedicated web pages with full amenity lists and exact addresses published online.
Lori Jordan