John Bryan State Park: Trail Guide & Gorge Map 2026
John Bryan State Park & Clifton Gorge near Yellow Springs, OH: 5.5-mi loop, 350 ft gain, 2.8 hrs. Limestone bluffs & gorge views. Full trail guide with map.
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Wildlife encounters and habitats - trails and preserves featuring native animals including deer, birds, and woodland creatures
John Bryan State Park & Clifton Gorge near Yellow Springs, OH: 5.5-mi loop, 350 ft gain, 2.8 hrs. Limestone bluffs & gorge views. Full trail 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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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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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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Mohican State Park and Mohican-Memorial State Forest near Loudonville, OH: a 6.5-mile gorge loop with a covered bridge, the Clear Fork waterfall and old-growth hemlock. Full trail guide.
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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 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 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 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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