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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Ohio

Ohio has 199 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 121 cities and towns — Cincinnati, Lancaster, Westerville, Columbus and 117 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Hocking Hills State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 reviews

Logan, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.

Maumee Bay State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,170 reviews

Oregon, OH

MixedScenic

Park along Lake Erie with a lodge, cottages & golf course set amid scenic, wildlife-filled meadows.

Summit Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,151 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Modern park offering playgrounds, a dog area and trails, plus restaurants and some waterside relaxation.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,830 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Wildlife habitat & recreational area, site of a historic manor house with tours & cultural events.

Ash Cave

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews

South Bloomingville, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Enormous natural cavern with a waterfall surrounded by woodlands with hiking trails.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews

Westerville, OH

3.8 miLoopMixedLit

Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Perrysville, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.

Blendon Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews

Dayton, OH

2.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.

Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews

Rockbridge, OH

2 miMixedScenic

Tree-lined hiking trails along sandstone cliffs or at the foot of a gorge dotted with waterfalls.

Rising Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,706 reviews

Lancaster, OH

Scenic

Expansive recreation destination featuring a playground, a fishing pond & hilltop views.

Cascade Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,310 reviews

Elyria, OH

75 miLoopPavedScenic

This 135-acre park features a waterfall along the Black River, sandstone gorges & picnic areas.

Charleston Falls Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,951 reviews

Tipp City, OH

74 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

County park with forest & prairie, hiking trails, a nature boardwalk & a picturesque waterfall.

Voice of America MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,824 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling greenspace featuring a stocked lake for fishing & boating, a dog park & a paved trail.

Ariel-Foundation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,702 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling, 250-acre park built on former factory grounds featuring hiking trails, a museum & lakes.

West Creek Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,611 reviews

Parma, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Upland & wetland landscape offers trails, picnic areas & a building with water management workshops.

Chagrin River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews

Willoughby, OH

83 miLoopMixedScenic

Seasonal wetlands, a pedestrian bridge & a network of trails highlight this wildlife-rich park.

Sugarcreek MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 reviews

Bellbrook, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature area with soft-surface trails amid diverse landscapes, plus picnic sites & a play area.

Ottawa Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,550 reviews

Toledo, OH

Scenic

Expansive city park known for its recreational facilities, including an ice rink & open-air theater.

Carriage Hill MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,479 reviews

Huber Heights, OH

3.4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

City park featuring an 1880s-era farm with activities & a visitor center, a lake & nature trails.

Cowan Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews

Wilmington, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.

Rocky River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews

Rocky River, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.

Joyce Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews

Hamilton, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

300+ acres of green space with a playground, picnic shelter, sports facilities & restrooms.

Taylorsville MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews

Vandalia, OH

8 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic forestland with historic ruins, a river & facilities for camping, fishing, hiking & biking.

Hills & Dales MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,299 reviews

Kettering, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring woodlands, creeks & native plant life, with hiking trails, picnic areas & monuments.

Lake Erie Bluffs

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews

Perry, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Lakeside park featuring high bluffs and a 50-foot observation tower for bird-watching.

Hudson Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews

Hudson, OH

2 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Large, 260-acre park with a huge lake for fishing, plus walking trails & pavilions.

Scioto Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews

Dublin, OH

Scenic

218-acre state park with views of the Scioto River Valley, plus boating, fishing & hiking trails.

Germantown MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews

Germantown, OH

27 miLoopMixedScenic

This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.

Honey Run Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews

Howard, OH

ShadedScenic

Park offering a waterfall, miles of hiking trails, and a public restroom.

Keehner Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

Scenic

123-acre park with 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, rentable picnic shelters & walking trails.

Paint Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews

Bainbridge, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park with fishing, boating & swimming, plus camping & hiking amid streams or rolling hills.

Silver Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews

Alliance, OH

Scenic

Park featuring playgrounds, picnic areas and lakeside trails.

Zaleski State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews

Zaleski, OH

LoopCrushed gravelLitScenic

Backpacking & horse-riding trails, plus a landmark sawmill & the reputedly haunted Moonville Tunnel.

Strouds Run State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 990 reviews

Athens, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming are featured in this state park in the Appalachian foothills.

Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 913 reviews

Youngstown, OH

Scenic

Natural area with well-marked trails, a pond with turtles, and benches for relaxing.

Chapin Forest Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 848 reviews

Kirtland, OH

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Expansive, well-maintained park featuring hiking trails that provide views of Lake Erie, plus a playground and an overlook.

Alum Creek Park North

4.7 ★★★★★ 834 reviews

Westerville, OH

Scenic

Spacious community park featuring playgrounds with padded floors and baseball fields as well as picnic tables.

Alley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 816 reviews

Lancaster, OH

LitScenic

Public park featuring picnic areas and a covered bridge, plus trails, a pond, and canoeing.

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 806 reviews

Carroll, OH

LoopMixedLitScenic

Mountain-biking routes and boardwalk trails join for a hilly park with picnic tables, playgrounds and a pond.

Shawnee Lookout

4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews

North Bend, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

River-view, 1,515-acre park with golf, trails & historic buildings plus archaeological earthworks.

A.W. Marion State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 828 reviews

Circleville, OH

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Open parkland offering 5 miles of hiking trails, wildlife & a lake for boating & fishing.

Whipps Ledges

4.9 ★★★★★ 742 reviews

Hinckley, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Big Run Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews

Columbus, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Sprawling wooded park offers wetlands, soap box derby events, a simple playground & various trails.

Lake Alma State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews

Wellston, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Featuring a serene lake & creek, this forested park offers campsites, 3 hiking trails & fishing.

Twin Creek MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 653 reviews

Germantown, OH

10 miLoopMixedScenic

Peaceful area offering hiking & horseback riding trails, creek fishing, campsites & picnic shelters.

Corwin M Nixon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 650 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

A 82-acre preserve including an arboretum, fishing lakes, a sledding hill & peaceful nature trails.

Scioto Trail State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 640 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

LoopMixedScenic

State park featuring camping, fishing, a lakeside trail, a small beach, and a playground.

Scioto Grove Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Grove City, OH

7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront, 620-acre park providing forested trails, scenic bluffs, a playground & picnic shelters

Monroe Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 628 reviews

Monroe, OH

Shaded

City community park with a disc-golf course, basketball courts, baseball field & shelters for hire.

Clear Creek Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Rockbridge, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park & nature preserve with forests, wildlife & extensive trails, plus canoeing & fishing.

Glen Echo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 605 reviews

Columbus, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Deep ravine featuring a stream, waterfall and bird murals, plus hiking trails, picnic tables and woods.

California Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LitScenicDog-friendly

This 113-acre forested preserve features a nature center, hiking trails & diverse wildlife.

The West Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 570 reviews

Novelty, OH

MixedScenic

Tranquil locale (with an air-conditioned nature center) for hiking and horse riding, plus bird-watching.

Hidden Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 581 reviews

Madison, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Park with picnic tables, fire pits and trails, plus a playground and sledding hill.

Mary Campbell Cave

4.7 ★★★★★ 577 reviews

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

150 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Sandstone & shale cave in a river gorge once inhabited by a captive young woman.

Grant Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Dayton, OH

4 miLoopMixedScenic

This 189-acre natural area with diverse habitats & wildlife offers trails & play areas.

Great Seal State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 574 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

23 miLoopMixedScenic

1,862-acre green area with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus campsites, hunting spots & more.

Hubbard Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews

Seville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails & picnic areas in a scenic spot with lake boating & fishing, plus a sledding hill.

Butler Rodman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 567 reviews

Alliance, OH

Dog-friendly

Green space with athletic fields & a concession stand, plus benches, picnic shelters & a playground.

Art Van Atta Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 542 reviews

Dayton, OH

Shaded

Public park with a pond, sports facilities, and a playground, plus covered shelters and picnic areas.

Gully Brook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews

Willoughby, OH

LoopDog-friendly

Simple park with playgrounds, picnic tables and a pavilion with a fireplace, dog runs and hiking trails.

Shawnee State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews

West Portsmouth, OH

0.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Nature reserve popular with walkers & campers for its lake beaches, boat rentals & picnic spots.

Navarre Park

4 ★★★★☆ 595 reviews

Toledo, OH

Scenic

Easygoing neighborhood park with a swimming pool, athletic fields, a playground & paths.

Forest Hill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 539 reviews

Cleveland Heights, OH

PavedLitScenic

Sprawling park with hiking trails, baseball fields and picnic areas.

Lake Hope State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

McArthur, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Swimming, boating, trails, camping & a lodge lure visitors to this 3,000-acre forested park.

Forked Run State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 524 reviews

Reedsville, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting & swimming featured in this historic park with vista views.

Allardale Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

Medina, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Scenic area with rolling hills offering hiking & equestrian trails, a picnic shelter & indoor lodge.

Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Akron, OH

0.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.

River Styx Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with a paved trail around a fishing pond plus playgrounds and picnic spots.

Reagan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 455 reviews

Medina, OH

226-acre natural area with ball fields & sport courts, plus a skate park, bike trails & RC track.

Iron Horse Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean park with a picnic area, a play structure and ball fields for soccer.

VOA Park Lake Welcome Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 414 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

1.6 miPavedScenic

Relaxed, lakeside park known for its 1.6-mile paved trail, stocked pond, paddleboat rentals and playgrounds.

Austin Badger Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Medina, OH

PavedScenic

Park for hiking, biking and trail running, with views, a café and fitness stations.

Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 398 reviews

Huron, OH

MixedScenic

Scenic, serene park that's home to an overlook deck & a beach. More than 3 miles of hiking trails are there, too.

Wooster Memorial Park (formerly Spangler)

4.7 ★★★★★ 397 reviews

Wooster, OH

11.6 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Sprawling green space with scenic hiking trails and dog-friendly options.

Cahoon Memorial Park West

4.7 ★★★★★ 397 reviews

Bay Village, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Sweet Arrow Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews

Sugarcreek Township, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil nature preserve for hiking and walking through prairie meadows and the woods.

Big Creek Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Brooklyn, OH

MixedScenic

Park featuring a sledding hill, a stream and multiple picnic tables and benches.

Char-Mar Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews

Westerville, OH

1.5 miLoopMixedScenic

North Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Brunswick, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

65-acre recreation & picnic area with a playground, stocked 5-acre lake & forested walking trails.

Oak Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Wooster, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Park featuring a picnic pavilion, unpaved and paved trails, and a lookout.

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Quarry hiking area with a nature trail, plus climbing and rappelling routes.

Kokosing Gap Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

15 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved trail for biking, running, walking, hiking, rollerblading and jogging with benches and scenic views.

Western Falls of Cascade

4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews

Elyria, OH

MixedScenic

Park featuring a loop trail, picnic tables, and a bridge over the Black River, plus a restroom.

Geller Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Newark, OH

ShadedScenic

Spacious spot featuring baseball diamonds, sand-volleyball courts and playgrounds, plus an open area.

Rivercrest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 327 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

Paved

Public park offering a playground, sledding hill, paved pathways & baseball & softball fields.

Green Leaf Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 323 reviews

Sharon Center, OH

PavedScenic

Open community park featuring a sledding hill and hiking trails, plus soccer fields and an old log cabin.

Tallmadge Lions Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews

Tallmadge, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.

Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

Lancaster, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Hike or walk along a network of trails at this forested nature preserve, which has a covered bridge.

Huffman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Fairfield, OH

5 miPavedShaded

Relaxed, green park featuring a playground, a pond, walkways, and picnic facilities.

Spring Valley Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews

Granville, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Wooded preserve on 45 acres featuring marked nature trails, an open field & a picnic shelter.

Beatty Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 298 reviews

Steubenville, OH

Scenic

Relaxed, beautiful park featuring hiking paths, disc golf and a playground.

Hampton Hills Metro Park Mountain Bike Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 260 reviews

Akron, OH

LoopMixedDog-friendly

Mountain-biking area with beginner to expert options, plus a pump track.

Jordan Creek Park - Lake Metroparks

4.9 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

Concord, OH

2.5 miMixedScenic

Relaxed public park featuring hiking trails, zip lines and climbing walls.

Bender Mountain Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly 130-acre nature preserve featuring a scenic stream and clean trails.

Wahkeena Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews

Sugar Grove, OH

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Horns Hill Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 269 reviews

Newark, OH

Mountain-bike park featuring downhill lines, jumps, berms and a playground.

Clear Creek Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 243 reviews

Lancaster, OH

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Protected area of woodland, ravines & sandstone cliffs, popular for hiking, fishing & picnics.

E. Milo Beck Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Springboro, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural area with scenic views and paved hiking trails, plus creek access.

Johnson Hills Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with hiking trails, a public restroom, and picnic tables, plus an embedded disc golf course.

Fort Miamis

4.4 ★★★★☆ 254 reviews

Maumee, OH

Scenic

Historical park featuring earthworks, a boat launch, and an observation tower with river views.

Sells Park.

4.7 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Athens, OH

Scenic

Wooded area with a small pond & hiking/biking paths, plus a connection to a state park trail system.

Beaty Landing

4.4 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews

Painesville, OH

LoopCrushed gravelDog-friendly

Park featuring a kayak launch, a picnic pavilion, and a gravel trail that loops through woods.

Shallenberger State Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Lancaster, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Nature preserve offering an easy trail with wildflowers and views of the bypass.

Fairfield Township Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Hamilton, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Clean, family-friendly spot with playgrounds, picnic tables and a zipline.

Quarry Trails Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

Hilliard, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Metro park for biking, sledding and hiking, featuring a waterfall, playgrounds, and more.

Fort Hill Earthworks & Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

Hillsboro, OH

Scenic

Alum Creek Park South

4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Westerville, OH

PavedScenic

Park featuring BMX courses, hiking trails and a skate park as well as soccer fields.

Holmesbrook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Paved path in a 60-acre park featuring trails and a creek.

Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Oregonia, OH

LoopShadedScenic

Preserve featuring trails for hiking and walking as well as creek access and a picnic shelter.

Rocks and Roots Trail Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Lewis Center, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly hiking area that offers scenic views of the forest and lake and mud-soaked, root-strewn trails.

Brandywine Falls Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Northfield, OH

1.4 miLoopMixedShaded

Howard Collier State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Tiffin, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Nature reserve featuring forested trails for hiking and river access, plus boardwalks for strolling.

McCarthy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews

Marysville, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring basketball courts and playgrounds, as well as a creek with a paved path.

Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Forested park boasting playgrounds, picnic areas and trails.

Steyer Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

Tiffin, OH

17 miNatural surfaceScenic

Hilly, scenic trails popular with hikers, plus canoe access.

Eastview Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 184 reviews

Celina, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Lebanon MTB Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Lebanon, OH

Paved

Dirt, asphalt and gravel tracks for mountain bikers, BMX riders and 2-wheeled kids.

Tam O'Shanter Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Canton, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Golf-course-turned-park boasting trails, grassy areas, fields and woodland sections.

Chair Factory Falls - Greenway Corridor

4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Painesville, OH

0.3 miPavedScenic

Park with a waterfall reachable via a hike that involves descending steep hills and features gravel paths and benches.

Island View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Rossford, OH

1 miScenic

Park for walking and running trails featuring outdoor exercise gear and views of the Maumee River.

Trail Start - Western Reserve Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

50 miPavedShadedScenic

Wooded area with paved and flat trails suitable for hiking and biking.

Heath Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Heath, OH

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and baseball field, plus sand volleyball.

Wetlands Park West

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

MixedShaded

Nature park offering paved and unpaved routes for hiking and cycling, plus a playground and picnic area.

Johnson Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Montgomery, OH

0.7 miLoopMixedShaded

Wooded 0.7-mile loop trek featuring a small creek and hilly portions as well as hiking trails and walking paths.

Liberty Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Girard, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park featuring a playground, picnic area, baseball field, and creek.

Tj Evans Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews

Newark, OH

Lit

Family-friendly park featuring a fishing pond, playground slides and swings.

Buttercup Valley Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful nature preserve near the city featuring shady hiking trails and scenic views.

Red Lock Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Northfield, OH

PavedScenic

A trailhead for the towpath along the Cuyahoga River.

Halls Creek Woods State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Morrow, OH

1.5 miLoopPavedScenic

Kid-friendly nature preserve featuring a trail with wildflowers, and a stream.

Wetmore Trailhead, Robinson Field

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Peninsula, OH

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Hiking area with a 4-mi. loop offering woodsy terrain and stream crossings, suitable for horses.

York Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews

Medina, OH

Great Miami River Bike Path Trail Head at Waterworks Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Fairfield, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Recreational trail for biking, walking and picnics also featuring baseball fields.

Engle Road Sledding Hill

4.6 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Middleburg Heights, OH

Natural surface

Family-friendly park featuring a long and wide hill for sledding and a paved trail, plus a playground.

Sand Run Metro Park Revere Rd

4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Akron, OH

3 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a trail for hiking, jogging, and cycling.

Sagamore Hills Township Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Sagamore Hills, OH

Dog-friendly

Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus athletic facilities, and walking trails.

Quarry Trails Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Columbus, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly, dog-friendly metro park with playgrounds and canoeing.

Defiance City Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Defiance, OH

2 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park offering disc golf and fishing ponds as well as boardwalks and trails.

Vanderhoof Road Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

New Franklin, OH

Scenic

Trail along a canal popular for hiking and cycling, featuring a picnic area and ample restrooms.

Friedt Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

Dog-friendly

Recreational space featuring a baseball field, a playground and a sledding hill. There is also a trail through the woods.

Caldwell Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring trails winding through a forest and surrounding a gorge, plus picnic tables.

Pete's Pond Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Wickliffe, OH

60 miPavedScenic

Small local park featuring a walking trail, a pond & guided nature walks in a scenic setting.

Parker Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Paved

Nature preserve offering trails and a playground, plus paved paths, for hiking and walking.

Stoller Road Trailhead - Clear Fork

4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Mansfield, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly path following a reservoir, plus other trails for mountain biking and hiking.

Amberley Green

4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a community garden, walking paths, and open areas where dogs are allowed off-leash.

Mount Pleasant in Rising Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Lancaster, OH

Scenic

Park featuring a picnic area with a BBQ, playground, and tennis court, plus hiking trails.

Towpath Trail at Tremont

4.8 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Scenic

Path by the Cuyahoga River and the Cleveland skyline, popular for fishing, biking and running.

Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Xenia, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Kid-friendly park featuring a boardwalk and trails for hiking, plus marsh plants.

Forest Ridge Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

Moreland Hills, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Tranquil park featuring a network of wooded trails for hiking and picnics.

Avon Woods Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Small, wooded park with trails and a nature center that can be used for events.

Pine Lane Trailhead_Buckeye Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

National park hiking area with multiple trails, creek crossings, and a public restroom.

Pine Hollow

4.9 ★★★★★ 84 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LitScenic

Hills with hiking trails and sledding spots, plus a scenic overlook.

Keller-Kirn Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Lancaster, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Large park featuring trails for hiking and rock climbing, plus a disc golf course and scenic viewpoints.

Blendon Ravines Metro Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Westerville, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Hidden natural area featuring woodland ravines as well as hiking trails, some rugged and unpaved.

Cascade Gorge Natural Pool

4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews

Youngstown, OH

Scenic

Scenic attraction featuring hiking trails and a waterfall surrounded by nature.

Boehnke Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Columbus, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a pond, trails and creeks, plus woods and nature walks.

Cranberry Creek Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews

Kent, OH

Dog-friendly

Park featuring a fenced-in area for dogs to exercise.

Fred Fuller Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Kent, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

Public park with a playground, picnic pavilions, and trails, plus a river.

Johnston-McVay Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Westerville, OH

Public park featuring 3 playgrounds, a story trail, hammocks and a stream.

Archery Carter Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Kings Mills, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Scenic riverside park offering hiking and mountain-bike trails as well as archery ranges.

Sugarloaf Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Granville, OH

Scenic

Kid-friendly spot for picnics and hiking.

Sylvan Prairie Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews

Sylvania, OH

1.5 miLoopPavedScenic

Wildlife-filled area featuring a 5.5-mile biking trail for dogs and two lakes for fishing.

Sears Woods State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Bucyrus, OH

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Arc of Appalachia

4.9 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Bainbridge, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

This nature preserve featuring marked trails through lush greenery, with towering trees, wildflowers and caves.

Paddock River Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Aurora, OH

MixedScenic

Hogback Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Sunbury, OH

Scenic

Great seal Mountain Bike Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

23 miLoopMixed

Raven Rock State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

West Portsmouth, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

State park offering hikes with varying difficulty levels and scenic views.

Honey Run Highlands Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Howard, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Hilly, scenic grassy trails and a waterfall in a wooded park.

Boston Run Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Hudson, OH

3.1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Devola Multi-Use Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Marietta, OH

Loop

Dentzler Rd. Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Parma, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Hiking area featuring a kid-friendly trail that leads to West Creek Reservation.

Nelson Russ Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Fairview Park, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Desonier State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Coolville, OH

2.5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Park with streams, wildflowers, and caves offering 2.5 miles of hiking trails.

Harbin Park Sledding Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Fairfield, OH

Medlar Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Miamisburg, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Crider Avenue Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

New Philadelphia, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Compact trail featuring a short climb up a hill and back down, plus birds.

Maud Hughes Incline Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

1 miPavedScenic

Hemlock Creek Trail - West Creek Conservancy

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Independence, OH

1.7 miPavedScenic

Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Perrysville, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Salt Run Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Scenic Loop Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Fanchion Lewis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Granville, OH

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Friends Of Conneaut Creek Metropark

4.6 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Conneaut, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Fremont Reservoir

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Fremont, OH

Paved

Pawpaw Sledding Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

North Royalton, OH

Indianfield Bluffs Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Gambier, OH

LoopScenic

Deer Run Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Akron, OH

1.8 miLoopNatural surface

Cascade Falls Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

Painesville, OH

60 miCrushed gravelScenic

Riding Run Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Peninsula, OH

150 mi

Natural area threaded by Furnace Run & home to black-throated green warblers & the butternut tree.

Indian Trails Park at E 24th

4.5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Kokosing Scenic River - Water Trail - Laymon Road Access

4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews

Gambier, OH

Wilson Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Batavia, OH

Huffman Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Medina, OH

Natural surface

Swift Run Lake and Dam

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Piqua, OH

Nord Family Greenway

4.3 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Lit

Miami Woods Park

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Hamilton, OH

LoopScenic

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