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Kid-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — short, well-marked paths with natural features, wildlife viewing, and easy terrain safe and fun for children of all ages and abilities.

wildlife

Sharon Woods Metro Park: Trails, Map & Guide

Sharon Woods Metro Park near Cincinnati, OH: 3.8-mi loop, 120 ft gain, 1.8 hrs. Scenic gorge trails in Hamilton County. Full hiking guide & trail map.

Lori Jordan

Jun 24

fishing

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park: Columbus Trail Guide 2026

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park near Groveport, OH: 2.5-mi loop, 150 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Forested ridge, scenic overlooks & wooded trails near Columbus. Trail map.

Lori Jordan

Jun 11

Blendon Woods Metro Park: Trails, Map & Guide

Blendon Woods Metro Park: 2.8-mi easy loop, 100 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Wooded trails with wildlife near Westerville, OH. Full hiking guide, directions & trail map.

Lori Jordan

Jun 4

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati, OH: 0.3-mi easy stroll, 15 min. Presidential birthplace & Victorian history. Visitor guide & hours.

Lori Jordan

Nov 26

A dirt road between tall trees with a stone sign reading Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage Park: 1-mi easy loop, 30 min. Walk in the Wright Brothers' footsteps in Dayton, OH. Full visitor & hiking guide with directions.

Lori Jordan

Nov 20

creeks

Three Creeks Park Columbus: Trail Guide & River Hike 2026

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.

Lori Jordan

Oct 15

wildlife

The Dawes Arboretum: Trails, Gardens & Nature Walk

The Dawes Arboretum near Newark, OH: 5-mi easy loop, 150 ft gain, 2.2 hrs. Kid-friendly botanical gardens, wildlife & seasonal views in Licking County. Guide.

Lori Jordan

Oct 2

Toledo Botanical Gardens Metropark

Toledo Botanical Gardens Metropark: 1.5-mi easy loop, 30 ft gain, 45 min. Beautiful gardens & art sculptures in Toledo, OH. Kid-friendly visitor guide & map.

Lori Jordan

Sep 11

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace and Boyhood Home

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace in Point Pleasant, OH: 0.5-mi easy stroll, 15 min. Kid-friendly presidential history in Clermont County. Full visitor guide & hours.

Lori Jordan

Sep 4

A tan building with a red-peaked roof surrounded by green grass and tan sidewalks

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park near Chillicothe, OH: 2.6-mi easy loop, 60 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Ancient earthworks & kid-friendly history. Full guide.

Lori Jordan

Aug 7

Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial at Put-in-Bay, OH: 0.5-mi easy stroll, 30 min. Lake Erie views & War of 1812 history. Full visitor guide.

Lori Jordan

Jul 24

Several african american soldiers on horseback parading down a dirt road.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument near Wilberforce, OH: 0.5-mi easy loop, 30 min. Honors Buffalo Soldiers history. Full guide with directions.

Lori Jordan

Jul 3