Hiking – West Central Ohio

2 miles of forest trails west of Lima, OH.

Hermon Woodlands Metro Park (Elida) - 2021 All You Need to Know BEFORE You  Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

Sections of the Miami & Erie Canal towpath are open for hiking. The area from St. Mary’s north is attractive.

http://www.htparks.org/the-towpath-trail

Small impounded lake northeast from Dayton. A little more rolling hills than expected.

https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/kiser-lake-state-park

Short hike in a unique environment that feels like you’re surrounded.

https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/gallagher-fen-state-nature-preserve

5 miles of trails at this mid-sized impounded lake. The view of the spillover to the west is interesting.

https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/buck-creek-state-park

2 miles of varied prairie, wetland and farm trails northwest from Dayton. A historic log house is featured.

http://www.darkecountyparks.org/shawnee-prairie-preserve-nature-center

Moderately challenging horse trails west of a large impounded lake, north of Columbus.

https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/alum-creek-state-park

Large park system with many attractive hiking options west of Columbus.

1 mile of old growth forest trail east of Lima, OH.

https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/lawrence-woods-state-nature-preserve

Hike the lakeshore of this highly commercialized natural lake north of Dayton.

https://www.indianlake.com/

1 mile trail at small impounded lake west of Columbus.

https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/madison-lake-state-park

Short trails in a community park adjacent to the historic Ft. Recovery, north of Richmond, IN.

https://www.fortrecovery.org/ambassador-park

Waterfalls hike near Dayton.

https://www.miamicountyparks.com/parks/charleston

Short trails at an impounded lake north of Dayton.

https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/lake-loramie-state-park

2+ miles of trails in a diverse nature preserve northwest from Columbus.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/big-darby-headwaters-nature-preserve/

Leave a comment