Ohio
Looking for the best hiking in Ohio? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Ohio. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Ohio
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Plain City, Ohio
Run the Ironweed Trail in Glacier Ridge Metro Park
4.02.8 miFrom the main entrance on the north side of the park, the Ironweed Trail connects the northern, more wooded section of the park with the wetlands to the south. This 2.8 mile one-way trail is paved, making cycling, running, and hiking an easy activity. The topography of the park also makes it easy...Read more -
Huntsville, Ohio
Hike the Pew Island Trail, Indian Lake
1 miI hiked this trail on a very cold, blustery day. A winter storm was blowing in across the ice and temperatures were downright frigid. Nevertheless, this trail was enjoyable and offered some great views of the lake. It is a very easy one mile loop and has a couple of side trails for fishing and hu...Read more -
Waynesville, Ohio
Hike to Horseshoe Falls
4.02.2 mi / 200 ft gainStarting from the Flat Fork Ridge Recreation Area parking lot near the dam in Caesar Creek State Park, take the trail to the right of the parking lot if you're looking towards the lake. You will hike through the woods for a short period, then emerge onto the emergency spillway from the dam which ...Read more -
Sharonville, Ohio
Hike the Sharon Woods Gorge Trail
1.8 mi / 50 ft gainSharon Woods Metro Park is located just northeast of Cincinnati in Hamilton County. To visit this park it is $3 for a day permit for residents of Hamilton County or $5 for a day permit for non-residents. When you enter the park, take the first left on the road before you cross a bridge over the ...Read more -
Bellefontaine, Ohio
Visit Campbell Hill
0.1 mi / 10 ft gainOne of the easiest of the 50 State Highpoints in the United States to visit, Campbell Hill sits just outside Bellefountaine (pronounced Bell-fountain), Ohio. Sitting on the grounds of the Hi-Point Career Center, Campbell Hill is open to visitors virtually everyday of the year during daylight hour...Read more -
West Union, Ohio
Hike the Joan Jones Portman Trail
1.6 mi / 405 ft gainLocated right off the road next to an old shed, across the road from the main pavilion and barn, the trailhead for the Joan Jones Portman Trail winds upwards 0.8 miles one way across a creek and through a narrow section of prairie clinging to the hillsides of Southern Ohio. This is one of the ste...Read more -
Logan, Ohio
Hike to Whispering Cave
1.7 mi / 480 ft gainThe trailhead begins at the base of the parking lot of the old Hocking Hills Lodge that sadly burnt down in 2016. While plans are underway for a new lodge to be built, it means parking for this particular trail is plentiful for the moment, since the massive parking lot is only being used for the ...Read more -
Vandalia, Ohio
Waterfall Loop at Englewood MetroPark
5.02.25 miThis adventure begins at a parking lot within the Englewood East MetroPark, right at the trailhead for the white trail. Begin the hike into the woods, following the well-marked path through points 1 and 2. Continue straight on the white path until you hit point 7, where you will switch over to th...Read more -
Cedarville, Ohio
Hike the Gorge Trail at Indian Mounds
5.0Cedarville, Ohio is known for its expansive farmland, but in the Indian Mounds Park you'll find several unique features, such as the cavern located on the Gorge Trail! This cave is formed out of the side of a cliff and is perfect for easy exploration and climbing. When the water is low enough yo...Read more -
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Visit the Tecumseh Sunflower Field
4.0If you're driving along US 68 towards Yellow Springs, Ohio in early September, you just may be lucky enough to come upon the Tecumseh Sunflower Field in full bloom! You only have about two-three weeks where the flowers will be bright, happy and alive, so make plans to hit it in time. There is f...Read more -
Logan, Ohio
Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave via Buckeye Trail
9.42 mi / 1060 ft gainOld Man's Cave and Ash Cave via Buckeye Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes to two scenic caves in Hocking Hills State Park located near South Bloomingville, Ohio. This trail is dog friendly on-leash.Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Explore the History of George Rogers Clark Park
5.0The George Rogers Clark Park has over 6 miles of nature hiking trails as well as a fishing pond. There are large A-frames at several points in the park to set up for the afternoon and grill some hotdogs, and plenty of field space to lay out some blankets and break out the picnic basket. The bigge...Read more -
Spindler Road Starting Point, Ohio
Hike the Mudsock Trail
4.01.5 mi / 0 ft gainThis trail begins at a dog park and meanders alongside farm fields and creeks. Stay to the right at the first fork to begin the Mudsock Trail. The second fork in the trail results in a loop that meets up with itself and continues on. Depending on the amount of plant growth/season, there is a trai...Read more -
Rockbridge, Ohio
Conkle's Hollow Gorge Trail
1.17 mi / 243 ft gainConkle's Hollow Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rockbridge, Ohio.Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Climb at Mad River Gorge
1 miJust a short hike down from the parking lot lies a half mile of cliffside full of climbing opportunities! Plenty of variety for different skill levels, although someone in your group will need to lead climb to set up the route first. There are hooks already in place on each route, and you are not...Read more -
Peninsula, Ohio
Plateau Trail
5.04.56 mi / 607 ft gainPlateau Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Peninsula, Ohio.Read more