Hiking Trails & Parks in Ohio
9,884 mapped trails and 120 parks across Ohio. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Ohio
Ohio has 9,884 mapped hiking trails and 120 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 111 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 111 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Ohio
A spatially-sampled view of 578 trail and park locations across Ohio’s counties.
Ohio Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 111 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Ohio
Parks & Campgrounds in Ohio
Longest Trails in Ohio
Hiking guides & rankings for Ohio
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Ohio, Ranked
Ohio's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykOhio's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Ohio trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Ohio
Ten gentle, well-marked Ohio trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Ohio
Ohio's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Ohio
Federal parks and recreation areas in Ohio ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Ohio: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Ohio's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.