King's Hollow Tunnel: A Ghost-Town Hike in Zaleski
King's Hollow Tunnel in Zaleski State Forest: a short, eerie half-mile walk along the old Moonville rail line to a 120-foot timber-lined railroad tunnel.
Lori Jordan
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Wildlife encounters and habitats - trails and preserves featuring native animals including deer, birds, and woodland creatures
Lori Jordan
Wayne National Forest: Ohio's Only National Forest
Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest: 240,000+ acres of Appalachian foothills, 300 miles of trails, backcountry solitude, and historic iron furnaces.
Lori Jordan
Great Southern Metro Park Columbus: Trail Guide & Map 2026
Great Southern Metro Park is Columbus's newest 70-acre Metro Park, on the South Side along the Scioto River. Trails, an obstacle course, river access, and canal history.
Ryan Jordan
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Complete Trail Guide
Cuyahoga Valley National Park — Ohio's only national park. Complete guide to Brandywine Gorge, Ledges Trail, Blue Hen Falls, and the Towpath Trail with seasonal tips.
Nate Calloway
Columbus City Parks: 422 Parks and 14,000 Acres of Urban Green Space
Columbus is home to one of Ohio’s best urban park systems, featuring hundreds of parks, miles of scenic trails, and dozens of nature preserves to discover.
Lori Jordan
Rocky Fork Metro Park: Trails, Map & Guide
Rocky Fork Metro Park near Westerville and New Albany, OH: 1,096 acres in Franklin County with 3-plus miles of easy wooded trails, a dog park and a bridle trail. Full hiking guide and map.
Lori Jordan
Slate Run Metro Park and Living Historical Farm
Slate Run Metro Park & Living Historical Farm: 4-mi loop, 150 ft gain, 2 hrs. Historic 1880s farm & wooded trails in Pickaway County, OH. Trail guide & map.
Lori Jordan
Glacier Ridge Metro Park: Trails, Map & Guide
Glacier Ridge Metro Park: 3.2-mi easy loop, 100 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Dog-friendly prairie & wetland trails in Union County near Columbus, OH. Full trail guide.
Lori Jordan
Highbanks Metro Park: Trails, Map & Hiking Guide
Highbanks Metro Park: 4.2-mi loop, 250 ft gain, 2 hrs. Scenic bluff trails above the Olentangy River near Columbus, OH. Dog-friendly. Full trail guide & map.
Lori Jordan
Rhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve
Rhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve: 2.5-mi moderate, 300 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Scenic wildflowers & wildlife in Hocking County, OH. Full trail guide & map.
Lori Jordan
Squirrel! Ohio Trail Wildlife & Nature Sightings
Squirrel spotting on Ohio hiking trails! Explore the many species in Ohio's parks — tree squirrels, chipmunks, flying squirrels & more. Wildlife video inside.
Lori Jordan
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park and State Nature Preserve
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park: 3-mi easy loop, 40 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Premier birding & wildlife wetlands near Columbus in Fairfield County, OH. Full trail guide.
Lori Jordan