There are some nice hikes in the Cincinnati area, but heading further north and east provides outstanding options.
Wetlands, a creek and rural roads await east from Cincinnati.
Large sculpture park with hilly hiking trails north of Cincinnati.
Impounded lake, some hiking trails along the edge and into the surrounding forest/wetlands, just east of Cincinnati metro area.
https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/stonelick-state-park
Impounded lake, camping and trails near Wilmington, OH.
https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/cowan-lake-state-park
Larger impounded lake, trails and a lodge, southwest of Columbus.
https://www.deercreekparklodge.com/
Hiking this stream bed is outstanding, up close and personal.
https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/john-bryan-state-park
Scenic and challenging trails just NW from downtown Cincinnati.
Barret’s Rim Trail is a favorite, but this whole area is full of scenic hikes.
https://arcofappalachia.org/highlands-nature-sanctuary/
Extensive trails and views near Dayton.
Larger state park, lake and lodge with surrounding trails.
Relatively challenging trails up to the top of these knobs on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains.
https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/great-seal-state-park
Trails from the museum cover stream valleys and the historic mound works.
https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/museum-and-site-locator/fort-ancient-earthworks
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