The Best Hiking in Springfield

Little Miami Scenic River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Springfield, Ohio.

Just a short hike down from the parking lot lies a half mile of cliffside full of climbing opportunities! Plenty of variety for different skill levels, although someone in your group will need to lead climb to set up the route first. There are hooks already in place on each route, and you are not...

This 0.4 trail is tiny but mighty!  It is hidden up the hill from the CJ Brown Reservoir Visitor Center, and leads down a small wooded path to a less accessed part of the lake.  This is a common spot for birdwatching, and a favorite place for Springfield's elusive Great Blue Herons.  Follow the p...

Hosterman Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Springfield, Ohio.

The George Rogers Clark Park has over 6 miles of nature hiking trails as well as a fishing pond. There are large A-frames at several points in the park to set up for the afternoon and grill some hotdogs, and plenty of field space to lay out some blankets and break out the picnic basket. The bigge...

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...

Pittsburg-Cincinnati Stage Coach and South Gorge Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall 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...

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

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

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

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 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...