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.
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Glen Helen Nature 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I Got a Free Year of Komoot. Here's My Honest First Take as an Ohio Hiker.
A free year of komoot Premium, an honest first take from an Ohio hiker: where its trail planning beats Google Maps, and why its 2025 ownership shake-up makes me cautious.
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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. Easy trails tested with actual kids. Tips for family hiking.
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Best Fall Hikes in Ohio: 10 Trails for Peak Foliage
The 10 best fall hikes in Ohio — gorge foliage, ridgetop panoramas, Lake Erie migration, and deep-forest color. When to go, where to go, and how to time peak foliage across the state.
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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. Leash rules, water access, and tips for hiking with your pup.
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Great Southern Metro Park Columbus: Trail Guide & Map 2026
Great Southern Metro Park is Columbus's newest 70-acre Metro Park, on the South Side along the Scioto River. Trails, an obstacle course, river access, and canal history.
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Ohio Waterfall Hikes: 7 Best Trails to Chase Cascades
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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Best Hikes Near Dayton, Ohio: 10 Trails and Day Trips
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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