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.
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Wildlife encounters and habitats - trails and preserves featuring native animals including deer, birds, and woodland creatures
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Alum Creek State Park: Trails, Map & Guide
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 and Annie Oakley Birthplace
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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Mohican State Park: Trail Guide & Gorge Hike 2026
Mohican State Park & Memorial Forest: 6.5-mi loop, 450 ft gain, 3.2 hrs. Gorge trails, covered bridge & Clear Fork waterfall in NE Ohio. Full trail guide.
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Zaleski State Forest: Trails, Map & Hiking Guide
Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County, OH: 23.5-mi hard loop, 1,500 ft gain, 12 hrs. SE Ohio backcountry hiking with wildlife & camping. Full trail guide.
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Clear Creek Metro Park: Hocking Hills Trail Guide 2026
Clear Creek Metro Park in Hocking Hills: 5-mi loop, 400 ft gain, 2.5 hrs. Gorge trails, hemlock forest & wildflowers near Lancaster, OH. Full trail guide.
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Wahkeena Nature Preserve: Trails & Hiking Guide
Wahkeena Nature Preserve near Lancaster, OH: 2.5-mi moderate loop, 300 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Waterfall, wildflowers & wildlife in Fairfield County. Trail guide.
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Buckeye Trail: Ohio's Premier Long-Distance Hike
Buckeye Trail: Ohio's 1,444-mi long trail. 5,000 ft gain, 50-hr thru-hike. Scenic views, wildlife & backcountry camping statewide. Full section trail guide.
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Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park: Hiking Guide 2026
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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Blacklick Woods Metro Park: Trails & Guide
Blacklick Woods Metro Park: 3.2-mi easy loop, 80 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Dog & kid-friendly wooded trails with wildlife near Columbus, OH. Full trail guide & map.
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