The Best Hiking in Yellow Springs

Glen Helen and Pine Forest Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Glen Helen is located just next to downtown Yellow Springs, a small but well-known town popular for its eclectic and artistic community. This preserve was set to close permanently in 2020 due to lack of funding, but the former owner Antioch College sold the preserve to the Glen Helen Association ...

Inman Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Glen Helen Multi-Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yellow Springs, Ohio.

If you're driving along US 68 towards Yellow Springs, Ohio in early September, you just may be lucky enough to come upon the Tecumseh Sunflower Field in full bloom!  You only have about two-three weeks where the flowers will be bright, happy and alive, so make plans to hit it in time.  There is f...

If you are new to climbing, someone who really enjoys toprope climbing or if you live in west central Ohio and are looking to climb somewhere within a reasonable driving distance, John Bryan State Park is a great option. Equipment is not provided and all climbers are encouraged to use safe climbi...

Pittsburg-Cincinnati Stage Coach and South Gorge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Starting at the lower parking lot, follow the signs that direct you to the trails near the shelterhouse. Within 0.2 of a mile the trail forks; follow the left fork heading east along the Little Miami River. This is the Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stagecoach Trail, which for 1.3 miles winds its way alon...

Orton Memorial Monument is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Pittsburg-Cincinnati Stage Coach and South Gorge Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Yellow Springs, Ohio.

John L. Rich and North Rim Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Yellow Springs, Ohio.

The entirety of this hike is within the Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, a protected park with strict restrictions on off-trail travel with pets prohibited. Starting at the parking lot off of Jackson St, follow the trail northwest along the narrows of Clifton Gorge. Here, the river has carve...

Orton Memorial Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Clifton, Ohio.

Enclosure Trail and Pollock Works Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cedarville, Ohio.

Starting from the Indian Mound Reserve parking lot, follow the private drive back until the signs indicate to follow the trail through the woods to the right, about 1/4 mile. Make sure you stay right of the painted yellow line on the road, trespassers on the private land surrounding the park are ...

Cedarville, Ohio is known for its expansive farmland, but in the Indian Mounds Park you'll find several unique features, such as the cavern located on the Gorge Trail!  This cave is formed out of the side of a cliff and is perfect for easy exploration and climbing. When the water is low enough yo...