52 trails · 376 trail miles · Best season: April – November
Ohio's Hocking Hills region features stunning waterfalls, recess caves, and hemlock-filled gorges. Cuyahoga Valley is a national park minutes from Cleveland, and the Buckeye Trail circles the entire state.
Best Season
April – November
Terrain
Appalachian foothills, gorges, glacial valleys
Top Trail: Ridge Trail (Ohio State Forest)
Ohio has 52 hiking trails covering 376 trail miles across 0 national parks and 38 state parks.
The best hiking season in Ohio is April – November. The terrain includes appalachian foothills, gorges, glacial valleys.
The top hiking destinations in Ohio include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Wayne National Forest.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Ohio include Buckeye Trail (1,444 mi), North Country Trail (OH section).
The highest-rated trail in Ohio is Ridge Trail (Ohio State Forest). The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.