Hiking Trails & Parks in Ohio
9,844 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 120 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Ohio. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Ohio
Ohio has 9,844 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
Curated Guides for Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Ohio?
Yes — we have 9,844 mapped hiking and walking trails in Ohio, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Ohio?
Clare Road near Terrace Park is rated expert — the toughest classification among Ohio's mapped trails.
What hiking trail in Ohio has the most elevation gain?
May 4 Memorial near Kent has the most mapped elevation gain in Ohio at 1,158 ft. (Elevation gain, not summit altitude — OSM doesn't tag peak elevation.)
What is the best hiking trail in Ohio for families?
ADT - Indiana (North) - G - Seg 1 near Selma is one of the best family picks in Ohio — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Ohio?
Each of the 9,844 trails in Ohio has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Ohio?
Ohio has 120 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (52 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Ohio?
Yes — 10 of Ohio's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake) with 307 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
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.