Mark Twain State Park, Missouri: 5-mi moderate loop, 350 ft gain, 2.5 hrs. Scenic Lake Clemens trails with wildlife & camping. Full hiking guide & trail map.
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Fayette County, PA: 1.5-mi easy loop, 45 min. French & Indian War history with scenic meadow views. Full hiking guide.
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Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, TN: 3-mi easy loop, 200 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Civil War history & scenic Cumberland River views. Full hiking guide.
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William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati, OH: 0.3-mi easy stroll, 15 min. Presidential birthplace & Victorian history. Visitor guide & hours.
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Dayton Aviation Heritage Park: 1-mi easy loop, 30 min. Walk in the Wright Brothers' footsteps in Dayton, OH. Full visitor & hiking guide with directions.
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Dillon State Park near Zanesville, OH: 4-mi loop, 200 ft gain, 2 hrs. Scenic Dillon Lake views, wooded trails & wildlife. Full hiking guide with trail map.
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Salt Fork State Park: 8-mi loop, 500 ft gain, 4 hrs. Ohio's largest state park with scenic ridges, wildlife & lakeside trails. Full hiking guide with map.
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John Bryan State Park & Clifton Gorge near Yellow Springs, OH: 5.5-mi loop, 350 ft gain, 2.8 hrs. Limestone bluffs & gorge views. Full trail guide with map.
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Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, OH: 5.2-mi loop, 350 ft gain, 2.5 hrs. Fossil hunting, lake trails & Pioneer Village. Full hiking guide with map.
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Three Creeks Park (3 Creeks) in Columbus, OH: 3-mi flat loop at the Scioto River confluence. 80 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Family-friendly hike with wildlife viewing.
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Findlay Waterworks & Riverbend Activity Area, OH: 2.5-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 1 hr. Dog-friendly trails with wildlife near Findlay. Full hiking guide.
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The Dawes Arboretum near Newark, OH: 5-mi easy loop, 150 ft gain, 2.2 hrs. Kid-friendly botanical gardens, wildlife & seasonal views in Licking County. Guide.
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