Summer Hiking in Ohio: Heat, Humidity, Ticks, and Safety
How to hike Ohio safely in summer — beating heat and humidity, avoiding ticks and poison ivy, and what to pack for hot, buggy trail days.
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Leo Petroglyph Nature Preserve: Ancient Carvings and a Gorge
Visit Leo Petroglyph and Nature Preserve in Jackson County, Ohio: 37 ancient Fort Ancient carvings and a short, rugged hemlock-gorge trail.
Ryan Jordan
Charleston Falls Preserve: Ohio's Miniature Niagara Hike
A trail guide to Charleston Falls Preserve near Tipp City, Ohio — the 37-foot Miniature Niagara waterfall, grotto cave, and four miles of loops.
Ryan Jordan
Glen Helen Preserve: Yellow Springs' Gorge and Cascades
Hiking Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio: the Cascades waterfall, the Yellow Spring, limestone gorge trails, and 400-year-old trees.
Ryan Jordan
Shawnee State Park: Ohio's Little Smokies Hiking Guide
Shawnee State Park near Portsmouth, Ohio's Little Smokies: Appalachian ridge hikes, two swimming lakes, and the toughest backpacking trail in the state.
Ryan Jordan
Hueston Woods State Park: Old-Growth & Fossil Trail Guide
Hueston Woods State Park near Oxford: old-growth forest, 450-million-year-old fossils you can keep, Acton Lake, and 40-plus miles of trails. Full guide.
Ryan Jordan
Prairie Oaks Metro Park: Trails, Lakes & Dog Beach Guide
Prairie Oaks Metro Park near West Jefferson: 16 miles of easy trails, a dog swim beach, kayaking on Big Darby Creek, and 500 acres of Ohio prairie.
Ryan Jordan
Komoot First Take: A Free Year, from an Ohio Hiker
komoot gave me a free year of Premium to review. My first take as an Ohio hiker: a real leap for trail planning, with thin U.S. coverage.
Ryan Jordan
Kid-Friendly Ohio Hikes: 10 Trails Your Family Will Love
The 10 best kid-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — playgrounds, nature centers, farm visits, creek access, and Junior Ranger programs.
Ryan Jordan
Best Fall Hikes in Ohio: 10 Trails for Peak Foliage
Ohio's fall color peaks from mid-October in the northeast to late October in the southern hills. Here are 10 trails I plan my autumn hikes around.
Ryan Jordan
Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Ohio: 10 Tested Favorites
The 10 best dog-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — tested with an actual dog. Metro parks, state parks, river trails, and lake shores.
Ryan Jordan
Great Southern Metro Park Columbus: Trail Guide & Map 2026
Great Southern Metro Park: Columbus's newest 70-acre Metro Park on the Scioto, with trails, an obstacle course, river access, and canal history.
Ryan Jordan