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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Ohio

Ohio has 259 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 143 cities and towns — Dayton, Cincinnati, Akron, Peninsula and 139 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.

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.

The 250 most-reviewed in Ohio

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.

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Brandywine Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews

Northfield, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks.

Winton Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,279 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedScenic

County-owned park offering camping, hiking, golf, paddleboating on a lake, a working farm & more.

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.

Hueston Woods State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,569 reviews

College Corner, OH

33 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing & fossil-hunting opportunities.

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.

Salt Fork State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,305 reviews

Lore City, OH

2 miLoopMixedLit

Large state park spanning 17,229 acres on a lake with marinas, boat ramps, hiking trails & a beach.

John Bryan State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,888 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, fishing, camping & rock climbing are offered at this park overlooking a limestone gorge.

Eastwood MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,608 reviews

Dayton, OH

3 miLoopPavedScenic

A scenic outdoor area with a lake, river, picnic shelters & a playground, plus hiking trails.

Glen Helen Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

LoopScenic

Quiet reserve with walks amid 400-year-old trees, waterfalls & wildflowers, plus a raptor center.

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.

Antrim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,256 reviews

Columbus, OH

1 miLoopMixedLit

This expansive community resource offers multiple sports fields & courts, plus walking trails.

North Chagrin Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Wildlife-rich area with woodland & wetland trails to Buttermilk Falls Preserve & Squire's Castle.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews

Dayton, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Park with 10 formal gardens, a nature trail & the Swamp Forest boardwalk, plus classes & workshops.

Sippo Lake Park-East

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews

Canton, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park on a lake, offering boating, fishing & hiking, plus a library & nature/culture center.

Homestead Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,684 reviews

Hilliard, OH

LoopMixedLitScenic

44-acre park with outdoor & water activities, train-station replica, caboose & 3/4-mile paved trail.

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.

Slate Run Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Picnic-friendly farm presenting life on an 1800s homestead (with an adjacent park featuring playgrounds).

Fernbank Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Regional site for river fishing with hiking & biking trails, playground, picnics & rental shelters.

Olander Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,399 reviews

Sylvania, OH

3.3 miLoopPavedScenic

60-acre lakefront park offers fishing, boating & swimming, a loop trail, bait shop & 4 playgrounds.

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.

Juilfs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Tranquil park with a playground, walking trails and baseball fields.

Englewood MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Visitors can fish, bird-watch & picnic in 1,900 acres of forests & wetlands with 3 waterfalls.

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.

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.

Great Falls of Tinkers Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,080 reviews

Bedford, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Urban falls tumbling 15 ft. over a wide swath of sandstone cliff in Viaduct Park, near mill ruins.

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.

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.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews

Mentor, OH

78 miLoopMixedShaded

Verdant park known for its fishing piers, trail loops & the largest inland pond in the country.

Ledges Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 983 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Trailhead for 200-yard walk to Ledges Overlook, a rock promontory with expansive valley views.

Acacia Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews

Lyndhurst, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Passive park of 155 acres with a paved loop trail, a clubhouse & a regular schedule of guided walks.

Glenwood Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Wyoming, OH

1.6 miLoopMixedShaded

335 acres of prairie, forest & wetland habitat with walking trails, a kids’ garden & a gift shop.

Pickerington Ponds Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 930 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

A popular destination for bird watching, this park also has trails for hiking, jogging & biking.

Schoepfle Gardens

4.9 ★★★★★ 849 reviews

Birmingham, OH

2 miLoopMixedScenic

Bordered by the Vermilion River, this park features landscaping & natural woodlands.

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.

Possum Creek MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews

Dayton, OH

3.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.

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.

Miller Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Avon, OH

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.

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.

Black River Reservation Days Dam

4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Lorain, OH

4.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus paved and natural walking and biking trails, and a waterfall.

Bill Yeck Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 748 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring winding, well-marked trails for hiking and running, as well as soccer fields and playgrounds.

Coshocton Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 769 reviews

Coshocton, OH

LoopScenic

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.

Liberty Park, Twinsburg Ledges Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 712 reviews

Twinsburg, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Vast outdoor space offering hiking trails along rock formations, woods and meadows, plus a nature center.

Hannah Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews

Gahanna, OH

LoopPavedLitScenic

Picturesque park with walking trails, plus tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & more.

Thompson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 671 reviews

Upper Arlington, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Local complex featuring athletic fields, paved trails, a playground & a hill for sledding.

Twin Creek MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 653 reviews

Germantown, OH

10 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Park offering picnicking facilities, a pond, and activities such as disc golf.

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.

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews

Cleveland, OH

2 miLoopLitScenic

Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.

Freer Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 616 reviews

Ashland, OH

LoopPavedShadedLit

Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.

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.

Glass City Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 579 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopScenic

Waterfront park featuring a splash area, playgrounds and a skating ribbon.

Ledges Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LoopScenic

National park featuring hiking routes (including some for children), as well as an overlook and picnic tables.

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.

Towner's Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews

Kent, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

234-acre wooded park with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, sledding hills & picnic shelters.

Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 550 reviews

Amherst, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly city park, featuring a paved path for running, biking and strolling surrounded by nature.

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Peninsula, OH

150 miLoopPavedShaded

Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.

The Narrows Reserve Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews

Xenia, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.

French Creek Nature Center and Theatre

4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Sheffield, OH

4.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic area known for its trails and natural areas geared toward families and dog owners.

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.

Mitchell Memorial Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 512 reviews

Cleves, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Wooded park on 1,429 acres boasting hiking & mountain-biking trails, fishing & picnic sites.

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.

Oakes Quarry Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 510 reviews

Fairborn, OH

LoopScenic

Park featuring a former limestone quarry, plus ponds, trails for hiking and fossilized remains.

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.

Rocky Fork Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 452 reviews

New Albany, OH

3 miLoopMixedShaded

Russ Nature Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

LoopShadedScenic

Park, featuring wildflowers and hiking trails, plus a playground full of logs.

Hoover Dam Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews

Westerville, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Popular park featuring a lake and trails, plus picnicking and a disc golf course.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews

Cleveland, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Laid-back park featuring bike trails and walkways alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal, as well as fishing spots.

Hermon Woodlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Lima, OH

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park offering marked trails for walking and rope swinging, as well as forest, woodland and creek scenery. Includes a playground and a sheltered area.

Caesar Creek State Park Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Waynesville, OH

LoopScenic

State park and lake known for fossil hunting and fishing, with trails for hiking, playgrounds and picnicking.

Withrow Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

4 miLoopShadedScenic

Family-friendly outdoor area with a river overlook and several miles of trails, many dog-friendly and shady ones.

Brecksville Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 399 reviews

Brecksville, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Nature center with a children's area, playground, and family events, plus trails, and a picnic area.

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

Blue Rock Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 432 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

2 miLoopDog-friendly

Wooded park featuring a playground with slides, soccer fields, and walking trails, plus shelters and benches.

Bradley Woods Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ 402 reviews

Westlake, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Woodland park atop a sandstone quarry featuring a fishing lake & dense forest that hosts many deer.

Beartown Lakes Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, a lake and wooded trails for hiking.

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.

Char-Mar Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews

Westerville, OH

1.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Frohring Meadows

4.8 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Prairie & woodland trails cut through this 289-acre park that's also home to a butterfly garden.

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.

Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark

4.5 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

Maumee, OH

1.5 miLoopScenic

Park, with a 1.5-mile route where you learn about the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews

Columbus, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

City park offering a playground, walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall.

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

LoopMixedScenic

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

Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews

Marshallville, OH

1 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Relaxed option for strolling along boardwalks and trails, featuring old-growth trees.

Princess Ledges Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Brunswick, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Simple, secluded park in tranquil, wooded surrounds featuring a 1-mi. hiking loop.

Marion Tallgrass Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews

Marion, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Flat, easy-to-ride trail that follows an old rail line.

Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk

4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Hiking area with a rope bridge and a kid-friendly trail, plus picnic facilities and a restroom.

Riverside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 317 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

1 miLoopPavedScenic

Park and town destination popular for its picnic tables, swings and slides, plus waterfalls.

Concord Woods Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 306 reviews

Painesville, OH

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground for kids and a pond, plus a pavilion with a fireplace.

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.

Worden's Ledges

4.8 ★★★★★ 272 reviews

Hinckley, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Picturesque park featuring hiking trails, a wooded area and rock formations with human faces carved into them.

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.

Walnut Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 267 reviews

Groveport, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring paved and unpaved wooded trails, plus picnic tables and a playground.

Kiwanis Riverway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews

Dublin, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

This boardwalk nature trail runs through scenic wetlands that are home to varied flora & birdlife.

Barnes Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

Wooster, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Walking path through woods and fields for viewing butterflies and birds, with a pond and an observation deck.

Dudley Woods Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

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.

Strickfaden Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Sandusky, OH

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Clean paved park featuring playground equipment, shelters and trails.

Miller Ecological Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

Lebanon, OH

LoopCrushed gravelScenic

Picnic-friendly and dog-friendly park (playground for kids) with a pond and bird blind.

Tallmadge Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

Tallmadge, OH

2 miLoopMixedScenic

Park with a meadow and woods, plus picnic facilities, grills, a public restroom, and walking paths.

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.

MetroParks Mountain Biking Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 220 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopMixed

Mountain biking area with trails of varying difficulty levels and a public restroom.

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.

Bohlken Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Fairview Park, OH

LoopPavedLitDog-friendly

Sprawling park with baseball fields, plus basketball courts and a playground.

Oenslager Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Relaxed, dog-free park featuring hiking trails, grasslands and a nature center with live animals, plus birdwatching opportunities.

Emily Traphagen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Powell, OH

0.5 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Woodland park offering 2 gravel trails that lead to a pond overlook, as well as a playground.

Creekside Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife reserve offering hiking trails and a bike path.

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.

Gilmore Ponds MetroPark

4.3 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews

Hamilton, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Paved and dirt trails wind through swamps, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands, plus a boardwalk and bird tower.

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.

Chippewa Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Brecksville, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Waterfall and hiking location by a creek and the Chippewa River, with scenic views from a deck overlook.

Hopewell Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.

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.

Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 197 reviews

Ravenna, OH

LoopMixedScenic

61 conserved acres around a glacial kettle-hole bog, with forest, shrubs & a quarter-mile trail.

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.

Siebenthaler Fen Boardwalk - Beavercreek Wildlife Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Park featuring a boardwalk running through wetlands frequented by birds.

Manhattan Marsh Preserve Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 170 reviews

Toledo, OH

1.3 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Marsh ringed with woodlands, this 1.3-mile loop trail is known for attracting many birds.

Liberty Park, Tinkers Creek Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 181 reviews

Streetsboro, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

This park with 355 acres of swamps & marshlands is a popular spot for fishing, hiking & picnicking.

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.

Foxglove Meadow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park, featuring a playground, a gazebo, picnic tables, tennis courts and multiple walking paths.

Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

Aurora, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Rustic walking trails in a wetlands area home to many birds & reptiles & mammals such as beavers.

Royalview Mountain Bike Trail (Lower Lot)

4.7 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Strongsville, OH

11.5 miLoopMixed

Bike and hiking trails along with a stream and a picnic area.

Bain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Fairview Park, OH

LoopMixedLitScenic

City park with benches, grills, slides, swings and a playground, plus a cabin for rent.

Henceroth Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Grove City, OH

LoopPavedShadedDog-friendly

Playground featuring swings, slides and equipment designed for older children, plus a wooded area.

Gallant Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Delaware, OH

25 miLoopMixedScenic

Featuring old growth woods and restored prairies, this 231-acre park offers trails, wetlands, a playground, and picnic facilities.

Blues Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Ostrander, OH

2.5 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Park featuring a playground, forested areas, and trails, plus picnic tables, and a pond.

Susan Hambley Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Brunswick, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Relaxed space for wildlife encounters, hiking trails, weekend activities and educational programs.

Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Xenia, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Nature preserve with well-maintained trails through forested areas and boardwalks over wetlands.

Summit MetroParks Freedom Trail Middlebury Lot

4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Tallmadge, OH

150 miLoopPavedShaded

Paved and unpaved trails, plus a lake, for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

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.

Boyer Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

Westerville, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Ponds, wetlands, a stream, and boardwalk highlight this small nature preserve surrounded by a neighborhood.

Myeerah Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Bellefontaine, OH

LoopShadedScenic

Nature preserve offering wooded hiking trails, a playground, ponds, and volleyball.

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.

Cook's Lagoon Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews

Canton, OH

30 miLoop

Park featuring picnic facilities and a walking trail, a fishing spot, and wooded areas.

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.

Overlook Trail Trailhead - Highbanks MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Lewis Center, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly hiking area with a playground, well-maintained trails, and an overlook deck.

Summit Metro Parks

4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Akron, OH

150 miLoopScenic

City park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails and picnicking opportunities.

Wetlands Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

2.1 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Sizable park with ponds and trails, including paved options, a play area, and wildlife.

Glacier Knoll

4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Wetlands park featuring viewing decks along with walking trails, including a dog-friendly option.

Sunny Lake Park - North End

4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Aurora, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic municipal park featuring disc golf, paved trails, and a lake for paddling.

Kennard Nature Nook

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Washington Township, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Monroe Crossings Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews

Monroe, OH

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Park with a playground, soccer fields, and a paved walking trail, plus a restroom.

Bluebird Point

4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Parma, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Public park featuring paved and gravel trails for walking, hiking, and cycling.

Pearl's Fen

4.8 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Fairborn, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Shaded, kid-friendly park with boardwalks, rocky areas and marshland for hiking, picnicking and birdwatching.

Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Holland, OH

4 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Quiet nature reserve featuring a boardwalk trail and native wildflowers.

Gallagher Fen State Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Springfield, OH

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Serene nature preserve with a boardwalk weaving through a fen environment, plus trails leading to a cemetery.

Trillium Trails Wildflower Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Quarry Trails Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Columbus, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

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

Wood Hollow Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Hudson, OH

1.5 miLoopMixed

Relaxed locale offering boardwalks, a pond, trails and a shelter.

Morgan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Ravenna, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Country park with a paved mile-long loop, and several longer unpaved trails through the woods.

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.

Groth Memorial & Scenic Overlook

4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Cleveland, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Peaceful park offering picnic areas, scenic views, a trail, and a public restroom.

Tree Farm Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews

Peninsula, OH

2.8 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Gentle 2.8-mile loop through spruce & pine woods, ending at a pond with a fishing pier.

Lawrence Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

North Lawrence, OH

2 miLoopDog-friendly

Soccer-focused park featuring picnic tables, a playground, and a walking path.

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.

Pleasant Valley Area - Battelle Darby Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Orient, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Ponds and trails for hiking and dog-walking in a scenic, clean setting.

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.

Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Akron, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Riverside park featuring trails, a playground and kayaking access.

Overlook Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Akron, OH

150 miLoopPavedScenic

A flat hiking trail alongside the Cuyahoga River that leads to overlooks.

Garbry Big Woods Sanctuary

4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Piqua, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Scenic 100-acre park featuring a peaceful 1-mi. boardwalk loop trail through a wet beech maple forest.

Perkins Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Warren, OH

LoopDog-friendly

Audubon Wetlands Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews

Ashland, OH

1.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Park featuring a wetland area, picnic tables, a bridge, and native Ohio plants.

Glass City Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Recreational area featuring playgrounds, a roller rink, a splash pad and kayak rentals.

Shaw Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Ravenna, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Park featuring well-marked paths for horses and riders, plus a toilet.

Mambourg Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Lancaster, OH

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

Relaxed, wood-covered park with a pond as well as hiking and walking trails.

Dorr Run-Sycamore Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Logan, OH

26 miLoopNatural surface

National forest offering color-coded and well-maintained trails suitable for all-day riding.

Holes Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Tiffin University Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Tiffin, OH

1 miLoopPavedScenic

Nature preserve offering a short and easy hiking trail through a forest, plus a gazebo.

Monroe Bicentennial Commons

4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

LoopMixedLit

Public park featuring a covered playground for kids, open fields, and a public restroom.

Eastwood MetroPark Springfield Street Entrance

4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Dayton, OH

3 miLoopPavedDog-friendly

Relaxed park with fishing spots and playgrounds, plus a river and a bike trail.

Seneca Ponds

4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews

Streetsboro, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a figure-eight loop and opportunities for fishing.

Covered Bridge Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews

Canton, OH

LoopCrushed gravel

Local park known for a loop path and its connection to the West Branch Trail.

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.

Forrest Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Tiffin, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Tranquil nature preserve known for its trails on the Honey Creek and Sandusky River that pass through fields, forests and uplands.

Russ Nature Reserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

Loop

Dog-friendly park featuring trails and a playground, plus butterfly gardens and beehives.

Sears Woods State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Bucyrus, OH

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Junction Earthworks Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area, park and preserve featuring prairie wildflowers and trails through grassy fields.

CASCADE VALLEY METRO PARK Celebration Trail Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

Akron, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Blue Rock Nature Preserve

3.8 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews

Findlay, OH

LoopPaved

Laid-back nature preserve featuring a stone/paved route along with wooded areas and native plants.

Ohio to Erie Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Sunbury, OH

LoopMixed

Multi-use cross-state trail designed for non-motorists, connecting the Ohio River to Lake Erie.

Alexander Road Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Walton Hills, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Peffer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Oxford, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Taylor Farm Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

New Albany, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Great seal Mountain Bike Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

23 miLoopMixed

Boston Run Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Hudson, OH

3.1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Devola Multi-Use Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Marietta, OH

Loop

Bedford Reservation MTB Trails, Farley Lot

4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Walton Hills, OH

LoopNatural surface

Thayer Ridge Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

Loop

Park featuring trails, picnic areas, and facilities for frisbee golf and horseback riding.

Fox Glen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Mansfield, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Wooded park featuring picnic tables and paved paths for jogging and walking.

Indian Mound Metropark

4.3 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews

Conneaut, OH

75 miLoopMixed

Familiar, woodsy park offering trails, including a 1-mile creekside trail, plus a boat ramp.

Utah Ridge Pond

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Millfield, OH

LoopScenic

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.

Darrow Road Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 45 reviews

Hudson, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Hanging Rock Trailhead

4.2 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews

Ironton, OH

LoopScenic

Lake-filled recreational area offering hiking, trail riding and camping, plus fishing.

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.

Aurora Sanctuary State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Aurora, OH

2 miLoopScenic

President's Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Mentor, OH

78 miLoopMixedLit

Downy Loop Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Hudson, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Kroger Wetlands

4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews

Marietta, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring a loop trail that is popular for walks.

Salt Run Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Winton Woods Fitness Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

94 miLoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Bedford Reservation MTB trails, Olander Lot

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Walton Hills, OH

8 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic Loop Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Hoggard Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Pearson Metropark Johlin Cabin Wildlife Viewing Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Oregon, OH

LoopCrushed gravelScenic

Fanchion Lewis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Granville, OH

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Liberty Park - Pond Brook Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Twinsburg, OH

1.6 miLoopMixedShaded

Reibel Woods

3.2 ★★★☆☆ 42 reviews

Hilliard, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Park featuring a playground, walking trails, and a creek.

Hoover Park Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

North Canton, OH

LoopCrushed gravel

Miami University Nature Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 28 reviews

Middletown, OH

LoopDog-friendly

Sautter Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Galion, OH

Loop

Valle View Reserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

Fairborn, OH

LoopNatural surface

Indianfield Bluffs Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Gambier, OH

LoopScenic

Olentangy Nature Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Columbus, OH

4 miLoop

Hitchcock Woods

4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

Boardman, OH

1.4 miLoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Hickory Woods Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

Delaware, OH

0.6 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Maclvor Woods Loop

4.6 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Marysville, OH

LoopCrushed gravel

Garland Wetland Reserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

Fairborn, OH

LoopMixed

Deer Run Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Akron, OH

1.8 miLoopNatural surface

Black Fork Bottoms Hunting Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Ashland, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Fuller Preserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

Bowling Green, OH

0.4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Cassell Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Vermilion, OH

LoopCrushed gravel

Frank Esmont Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

Canton, OH

LoopNatural surfaceShaded

Heritage Park Trail

3.8 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews

Mt Healthy, OH

LoopPaved

Sharon Nature Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

LoopMixedDog-friendly

Tallmadge Meadows Area Metropark

4.5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Tallmadge, OH

LoopDog-friendly

Steels Corners Metro Parks Trl

4.3 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Stow, OH

150 miLoop

Englewood MetroPark Green Trail Loop

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Vandalia, OH

LoopScenic

Trail Head

4.6 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Trotwood, OH

LoopNatural surface

Roberts Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Mason, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Hinckley Lake Trail Loop

4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Hinckley, OH

LoopPaved

Baldwin Creek Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

Middleburg Heights, OH

Loop

Mound City Loop Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Gorge Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Brecksville, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Plum Run Prairie Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Peebles, OH

4.4 miLoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Warvel Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Hamilton, OH

LoopPaved

Symmes Creek Trailhead #1

3.7 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews

Patriot, OH

26 miLoopNatural surface

Cahoon Memorial Park walking trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Bay Village, OH

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Slate Run Metro Park Wetlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Ashville, OH

LoopMixedDog-friendly

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