scenic

The ridge rises to about 1,116 feet and it’s covered in black oaks, shagbark hickories, and northern red oak trees on the upper slopes. From the top of the ridge, you usually can see the Columbus Skyline to the northeast. Lower slopes have sugar maples and American beech trees.

During the American Civil War, Lookout Mountain was the site of the Battle of Lookout Mountain on November 24, 1863, often referred to as the "Battle Above the Clouds." This engagement was part of the larger Chattanooga Campaign and played a crucial role in the Union's strategic positioning. ​

High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew u...

Both Metro Parks and the City of Columbus are major partners in the Greenways project, developed by MORPC (the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission) to connect our region’s scenic river corridors with local neighborhoods, parks and attractions.