Side Cut Metro Park: Trails, Map & Hiking Guide
Side Cut Metro Park in Maumee, OH: 4.5-mi easy out-and-back, 50 ft gain, 2 hrs. Maumee River towpath & scenic bluffs in Lucas County. Full trail guide & map.
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Dog-friendly hiking trails in Ohio where leashed pets are welcome — metro parks, state park trails, and greenways offering great hiking experiences for hikers with dogs.
Side Cut Metro Park in Maumee, OH: 4.5-mi easy out-and-back, 50 ft gain, 2 hrs. Maumee River towpath & scenic bluffs in Lucas County. Full trail guide & map.
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Maumee Bay State Park near Toledo, OH: 3.5-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Dog-friendly Lake Erie trails & wildlife in Lucas County. Full hiking guide.
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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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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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Alum Creek State Park near Columbus, OH: 4.5-mi easy loop, 200 ft gain, 2 hrs. Dog-friendly trails, beach, camping & reservoir views. Full trail guide & map.
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Lake Loramie State Park & Annie Oakley Birthplace: 3-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Fishing, wildlife & history in Shelby County, OH. Full hiking guide.
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Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park: 3.8-mi loop, 120 ft gain, 1.8 hrs. Tallgrass prairies, bison herd & Big Darby Creek trails west of Columbus. Full guide.
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Foundation Park in Heath, OH: 1.5-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 45 min. Historic ironworks ruins & Raccoon Creek trail near Newark, Ohio. Full trail guide & map.
Pine Quarry Park in Columbus, OH: 1.8-mi easy loop, 80 ft gain, 45 min. Dog & kid-friendly wooded trails in Franklin County. Full hiking guide with directions.
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