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I planned since October 2025, for this epic trip. And it did not disappoint us. We made a few changes along the way, but the changes only enhanced the trip.
Lori Jordan
If you want to escape the crowds and experience one of the most picturesque spots in Hocking Hills, Cantwell Cliffs is your destination.
Lori Jordan
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 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 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
Conkle's Hollow, a state nature preserve in the Hocking Hills, cuts one of Ohio's deepest gorges: cliffs over 200 feet, waterfalls, and rim overlooks.
Lori Jordan
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 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
Bank Run Metro Park is Columbus's brand-new 22nd Metro Park in Lockbourne. Here's what's open now, what's coming, and where to hike while you wait.
Lori Jordan
The 10 best kid-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — playgrounds, nature centers, farm visits, creek access, and Junior Ranger programs.
Ryan Jordan
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
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
