Ohio Hikes and Sights

Ohio Hikes and Sights Get out and explore Ohio! We love to hike and visit new places. Follow along! Every photo was taken by me, absolutely no AI. Thanks!
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The Community Garden, park, and walking paths at the Franklin Park Conservatory are such a beautiful, peaceful place to ...
06/05/2026

The Community Garden, park, and walking paths at the Franklin Park Conservatory are such a beautiful, peaceful place to visit. Open to the public at no cost.

1777 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203

Twin Falls of Hocking Hills ❤️💦🥾This is an easy, albeit muddy, hike on a bridle trail. It is fairly flat with a couple s...
05/27/2026

Twin Falls of Hocking Hills ❤️💦🥾

This is an easy, albeit muddy, hike on a bridle trail. It is fairly flat with a couple small creek crossings. The waterfall makes it all worth it! Rain makes this one lovely.

Hocking State Forest Rockclimbing and Rappelling Area. Big Pine Rd, Logan, OH

Amazing caves to explore at Saltpeter Cave Nature Preserve. For those who enjoy hiking by cliffs, outcroppings and caves...
05/21/2026

Amazing caves to explore at Saltpeter Cave Nature Preserve. For those who enjoy hiking by cliffs, outcroppings and caves, Saltpetre Cave State Nature Preserve is a tiny preserve in Hocking County with an abundance of such features. Although it is only 14 acres in size, it contains four significant recess caves. Two of the caves have 8-foot tall ceilings, mouths that are more than 100 feet wide, and chambers which extend back more than 120 feet into the bedrock. Another cave actually consists of three, vertically stacked recess caves. And a final cave has a decent-sized chamber with two smaller openings. The preserve is named after a white mineral deposit, saltpetre (potassium nitrate), which can be seen in patches on some of the cave ceilings.

You’ll need to obtain a free permit and then you will receive parking information and access to this amazing property in Hocking Hills.

Link to apply:
https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/special-use-permits/nature-preserve-access

Ohio Hanging Rock hike is five miles long and a bit challenging. Those hills are no joke! 😅 Trail is single file. Lots o...
05/19/2026

Ohio Hanging Rock hike is five miles long and a bit challenging. Those hills are no joke! 😅 Trail is single file. Lots of ferns, wide variety of plants and flowers, and forest. We even saw a couple small waterfalls. We loved this hike! Here are a few more pictures in addition to what I posted yesterday.

This 750-acre preserve is part of Arc of Appalachiachia system. I posted additional info yesterday. Check that out before you go. ❤️🥾

Address: 2067 Frederick Rd Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694

https://www.arcofappalachia.org/ohio-hanging-rock

Visited May ‘25

05/19/2026

Big, healthy looking bear at Appalachia Ohio Alliance’s Bison Hollow preserve.

Ohio Hanging Rock Preserve hike today! First visit and it was great! The hike was five miles long and takes you through ...
05/18/2026

Ohio Hanging Rock Preserve hike today! First visit and it was great! The hike was five miles long and takes you through narrow trails lush with ferns, wide variety of plants and flowers, and forest. We even saw a couple small waterfalls.

We saw Mountain Laurels, Jack in the Pulpit, Guyandotte beauty, Blue-eyed grass, Wood Sorrel 🌸🌺🌼 Hike is listed as Moderate with some big hills and 5 miles total. Pets are permitted.

This 750-acre preserve lies in the remote hill country of northeastern Scioto County. The path begins at the valley floor, winding its way across deep ravines to the ridgetops. Here you’ll see immense blocks of rock that are strewn on the upper-elevation hillsides and covered with mosses, ferns, and lichens. These rocks were once the wave-washed shoreline of an ancient glacial lake known as Lake Tight. The Hanging Rock region of Ohio, of which this preserve is a part, was once the nation’s leading producer of iron, charcoal, and clay bricks. All of these activities took place on or near the preserve.

Address: 2067 Frederick Rd Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694

https://www.arcofappalachia.org/ohio-hanging-rock

Photos May 18, 2025

Old Man’s Cave at Hocking Hills.This is the small waterfall at the base of what is known as the Old Man’s Cave section o...
05/14/2026

Old Man’s Cave at Hocking Hills.
This is the small waterfall at the base of what is known as the Old Man’s Cave section of the trail. Did you know it’s actually a recess cave? A recess cave, also known as a rock shelter, is a natural cave-like space formed by the erosion of a rock face, creating an overhanging or sheltered area. These caves are typically open at one end, offering a natural overhang for protection from the elements.

Road Trip?! Have you seen the stunning Great Stone Viaduct? This architectural marvel not only showcases incredible craf...
05/13/2026

Road Trip?! Have you seen the stunning Great Stone Viaduct? This architectural marvel not only showcases incredible craftsmanship but also holds a rich history dating back to the 1800s.

A walk across this viaduct offers breathtaking views and a glimpse into Ohio’s engineering legacy. Don’t miss the chance to appreciate this beautiful blend of history and design!

Have you visited? Share your thoughts below! 👇💬

Great Stone Viaduct
31st Street, Bellaire, OH 43906

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Columbus, OH

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