13 Hiking Trails near Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve Climbing Area
first prev 1 next lastShowing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve Climbing Area near Springfield, Ohio City, Zip, or Address
John Bryan State Park
Yellow Springs, Ohio
8.6 miles SThe 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
Sugar Maple Hiking Trail Madison Lake State Park
London, Ohio
25.7 miles EA 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
Caesar Creek State Park- Spillway Trail
Waynesville, Ohio
31.6 miles SForty-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
Caesar Creek State Park Visitor Center Trail
Waynesville, Ohio
31.7 miles SA 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
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Hilliard, Ohio
33.3 miles ENearly 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
Battelle Darby Creek
Grove City, Ohio
34.5 miles EThe 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
Heritage Trail Park
Hilliard, Ohio
36.5 miles EA 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
Cowan Lake State Park
Wilmington
36.9 miles SCowan Lake's 1,000-foot public beach is free, unguarded and daylight only, on a 700-acre reservoir with a 10-horsepower limit that keeps it quiet. ODNR begins drawing the lake down 13.5 feet on November 1 for dam rehabilitation, and water is not expected
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Cowan Lake Public Beach
Wilmington
36.9 miles SA free, unguarded 1,000-foot public beach on the south shore of Cowan Lake, seven miles from Wilmington. Ohio DNR is drawing the lake down 13.5 feet for dam rehabilitation beginning November 1, and normal water levels are not expected back until summer 20
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Deer Creek State Park
Mount Sterling, Ohio
37.9 miles SEA 2,337-acre resort park centered on a 1,700-foot swimming lake with two boat ramps, 232 campsites, 7 miles of trails, an 18-hole golf course, and a full marina with boat rentals.
Camp, Disc Golf, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled, Swim
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Plain City, Ohio
38.5 miles NEA 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
Old Field Beach
Lakeview
40.6 miles NFree public sand beach on Old Field Island at Indian Lake State Park, just northeast of Lakeview, with a designated swim area, shelters, a fishing jetty, disc golf and a dog park.
Hike, Swim
Highbanks Metro Park
Lewis Center, Ohio
47.4 miles EA 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
