Rocky Fork Metro Park near Westerville and New Albany, OH: 1,096 acres in Franklin County with 3-plus miles of easy wooded trails, a dog park and a bridle trail. Full hiking guide and map.
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Central Ohio Greenways: 120-mi dog-friendly trail system connecting Franklin County parks. Easy terrain, 500 ft gain. Bike & hike through Columbus metro parks.
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Camp Nelson National Monument, KY: 1.5-mi easy loop, 100 ft gain, 45 min. Civil War history & scenic views near Nicholasville. Full hiking guide & map.
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Marietta Riverfront Trail in Marietta, OH: 2.5-mi easy out-and-back, 50 ft gain, 1 hr. Kid-friendly Muskingum River views in SE Ohio. Full hiking guide & map.
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Whispering Cave in Hocking Hills, OH: 2-mi moderate out-and-back, 400 ft gain, 2 hrs. Dramatic cave overhang & waterfall in Hocking County. Trail guide & map.
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Columbus Topiary Garden at Old Deaf School Park: free 0.5-mi walk, 30 min. A living recreation of Seurat's painting with 54 sculpted figures. Visitor guide.
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Slate Run Metro Park & Living Historical Farm: 4-mi loop, 150 ft gain, 2 hrs. Historic 1880s farm & wooded trails in Pickaway County, OH. Trail guide & map.
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Walnut Woods Metro Park in Columbus, OH: 2.8-mi easy loop, 80 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Wooded trails & wildlife habitat in Franklin County. Hiking guide & trail map.
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Glacier Ridge Metro Park: 3.2-mi easy loop, 100 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Dog-friendly prairie & wetland trails in Union County near Columbus, OH. Full trail guide.
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We hung out in the tent and set up our Go-Pro camera for on top of the car for a time lapse video. My husband had to go out twice to change the battery.
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Highbanks Metro Park: 4.2-mi loop, 250 ft gain, 2 hrs. Scenic bluff trails above the Olentangy River near Columbus, OH. Dog-friendly. Full trail guide & map.
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Rhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve: 2.5-mi moderate, 300 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Scenic wildflowers & wildlife in Hocking County, OH. Full trail guide & map.
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