State Guide

Explore Ohio Outdoors

Ohio offers 798 trails, 9 parks, and 618 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 525 easy, 262 moderate, and 11 difficult, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 80 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 5906 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. Among the trails hikers return to: Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath, Little Miami Scenic River Trail, and State Capitol to Campbell Hill - Highpoint of Ohio.