12 Hiking Trails near Deer Creek State Park
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Battelle Darby Creek
Grove City, Ohio
17.8 miles NThe largest Columbus Metro Park at over 7,000 acres — 20-plus miles of riparian forest along the nationally noted Big and Little Darby Creeks, rich in aquatic and terrestrial diversity.
Cross-country Ski, Hike
Sugar Maple Hiking Trail Madison Lake State Park
London, Ohio
17.9 miles NA peaceful half-mile Sugar Maple Hiking Trail winds through woodlands and along the shoreline of small, serene Madison Lake — a quiet Darby Plains escape for anglers, canoeists, and rowers.
Hike
Slate Run Metro Park
Ashville, Ohio
24.1 miles ESlate Run Metro Park spans grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and beech-oak-hickory forest — home to a rich mix of habitats rooted in 350-million-year-old shale geology.
Hike, Horseback
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Hilliard, Ohio
24.7 miles NNearly 500 acres of lush prairies bursting with ashy sunflower, royal catchfly, and purple coneflower, set against the scenic Big Darby State and National Scenic River.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback
Heritage Trail Park
Hilliard, Ohio
29.8 miles NA 4-acre off-leash dog park with tunnels, hills, agility features, and a dog sprinkle area, plus 7 miles of heritage rail trail through Franklin and Madison Counties.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback 0.6 mi
John Bryan State Park
Yellow Springs, Ohio
34.2 miles WThe most scenic state park in western Ohio — a 752-acre limestone gorge park just one mile from Yellow Springs, with 12.4 miles of mountain biking trails, hiking, rock climbing, and canoeing on the Little Miami River.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Plain City, Ohio
34.6 miles NA restored 250-acre wetland, a 25-foot observation tower, a boardwalk through the marsh, and trails through aster and goldenrod fields in this glacier-heritage Metro Park.
Hike, Horseback
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Westerville, Ohio
36.6 miles NESpectacular stream-cut ravines in a beech-maple forest, a 118-acre waterfowl refuge with spotting scopes, 220 bird species sighted, and over 5 miles of trails to explore.
Cross-country Ski, Hike
Highbanks Metro Park
Lewis Center, Ohio
38.1 miles NA 100-foot shale bluff towering over the Olentangy Scenic River, with deep ravines, exposed fossils, large concretions, and a National Natural Landmark designation.
Cross-country Ski, Hike
Hocking Hills State Park
Logan, Ohio
40.5 miles ESandstone rock outcrops, deep cool gorges, and waterfalls define six scenic park areas in Hocking Hills, where white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and box turtles are regular sightings.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Caesar Creek State Park Visitor Center Trail
Waynesville, Ohio
44.3 miles WA multi-use recreational area at Caesar Creek Lake offering camping, hiking, horseback riding, boating, fossil collecting, and more across 2,830 acres of water and 7,720 acres of land.
Hike
Caesar Creek State Park- Spillway Trail
Waynesville, Ohio
44.3 miles WForty-three miles of hiking trails ranging from gentle meadows to rugged ravines wind through this 7,900-acre Ohio park centered on a stunning blue lake.
Hike
