Day hiking trails in Ohio ranging from 1 to 10 miles — shorter hikes perfect for a morning or full afternoon adventure in Ohio's diverse state parks and metro parks.
We couldn’t find the Route 66 pavement in Springfield, Illinois, so we headed to visit our friends Clint and Nancy in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
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If you want to escape the crowds and experience one of the most picturesque spots in Hocking Hills, Cantwell Cliffs is your destination.
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The 10 best hiking trails near Cleveland, Ohio — sandstone ledges, gorge hikes, Lake Erie islands, and state park day trips.
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Ten hikes and day trips near Cincinnati, from the cliffs of Clifton Gorge to fossil hunting at Caesar Creek, all within a 90-minute drive of the city.
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Discover the 15 best hiking trails near Columbus, Ohio — from urban metro parks to scenic gorges within an hour's drive. Trail guides, maps, and seasonal tips.
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All seven hiking areas of Hocking Hills State Park and its preserves, ranked. Most visitors stop at Old Man's Cave; here's what they're missing.
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The Golden Lamb in Lebanon has run since 1803, making it Ohio's oldest continuously operating business: once a stagecoach stop, still an inn.
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Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park in Portage County, Ohio: 3 miles of trails from easy loops to rugged rock scrambles through dramatic sandstone ledges.
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Hiking Ohio Updates 2026: new trails and destinations added beyond Ohio. State parks, national sites & hidden gems explored with photos, maps & trail guides.
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City of Columbus Nature Preserves — visiting all 25 of Columbus's urban nature gems. Trail guides, directions & what to expect at each preserve. Hiking guide.
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WOLF TACTICAL Molle Daypack: 24-liter pack with weather-resistant nylon, MOLLE webbing & padded mesh back panel. Tested on Ohio hiking trails. Full gear review.
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