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Ohio Hiking Trails Guidebooks

This selection of Ohio hiking trails guidebooks is as up-to-date and inclusive as is possible or practical. Where there are more than one edition of a particular book available, only the current edition has been included. Some vintage Ohio hiking trails guidebooks that are so outdated as to be useless, or for which no meaningful content description can be located, have been excluded.


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Hiking Ohio: A Guide To Ohio's Greatest Hiking Adventures

Hiking Ohio is a comprehensive guide to more than 40 of the most scenic foot trails in the Buckeye State. From the Lake Erie islands to the foothills of the Appalachians, from virgin forests to native grasslands, from small creeks to the Ohio River, this book serves as a tour guide to the diverse natural and human history of Ohio only as seen by foot. It includes descriptive photographs for each hike; digitally designed maps detailing each hike; in-depth trail descriptions with difficulty ratings; detailed route directions; schedules, local attractions, eateries, and more. Visit Ohio's only national park, Cuyahoga Valley, where you can hike through wildflower-bejeweled grasses to cascading waterfalls. Or explore rock outcroppings and large caves along Grandma Gatewood Trail in Hocking Hills, where you'll find the popular Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, and Ash Cave. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Mary Reed will introduce you to all this and more: up-to-date trail information; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; and directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Ohio.

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50 Hikes in Ohio: Day Hikes and Backpacking Trips in the Buckeye State

In this completely revised edition of 50 Hikes in Ohio, veteran hiker and author Ralph Ramey revisits old favorite trails to discover changes that have been made to them through the years. He describes exiting walks in ten new trails that reflect his love of hiking in special natural settings around the Buckeye State. Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike though a deep deciduous forest are among the new trekking adventures that Ramey describes in detail in this update of his classic hiking guide. Includes 51 maps, 50 black and white photographs, index.

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Hiking Ohio: Scenic Trails of the Buckeye State

This guide offers over 100 dayhikes at 64 areas across Ohio, from Lake Erie to the Ohio Valley and from the till plains to the Appalachian Plateau. Hikes were chosen to demonstrate the geologic, topographic, floral and faunal diversity of the State. For each hiking area, the following information is provided: trail information, maps, photos, a narrative describing the historical and natural features of the area and specific directions from nearby cities or highways. Appendix I provides a synopsis of Ohio's natural history and Appendix II lists conservation organizations that work to protect the State's natural heritage.

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Beyond Cleveland On Foot

The new edition of this favorite local hiking guide has been completely re-hiked and updated to include the latest trail information and newest parks. These 58 hikes lead through the most interesting metroparks, state parks, nature preserves, and historic small towns of seven neighboring counties surrounding Greater Cleveland. The hikes range from easy to strenuous and cover a variety of terrain, so there are good choices for every mood and ability. Each hike includes detailed directions, a trail map, and background notes about the many points of interest found along the way.

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Follow The Blue Blazes: Guide To Hiking Ohio's Buckeye Trail

Unique Among Hiking Trails Is the one that forms a complete loop around the state of Ohio. That 1,200-mile trail is called the Buckeye Trail. Showing the way on tree trunks, rocks, and other natural signposts are the blue painted markings called "the blue blazes." In Follow the Blue Blazes, the reader embarks on a journey to discover a part of Ohio largely unseen except along this great path. Beginning with the startling rock formations and graceful waterfalls of Old Man's Cave in southern Ohio, and leading clock-wise around the state to visit expansive forests, lovely parks, ancient mounds, historic canals and battlefields, and scenic river trails, experienced trailsman Robert J. Pond provides a captivating look at each section of the trail. Each chapter features an overview of a 100-mile section of the trail and three self-guided featured hikes. The overviews, with accompanying maps, may be read consecutively to acquaint the reader with the entire course of the blue blazes. But most readers will best enjoy the Buckeye Trail by taking the guide along on featured hikes. Each hike is supported by a detailed but easy-to-follow map and includes explicit directions to trailheads and approximate hiking times. In addition to many outlying areas, the extensive Buckeye Trail is accessible in or near Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Cleveland, and Akron. Robert Pond has supplemented each description with interesting details about the geology and the diverse habitats of flora and fauna. Readers, too, can enjoy the beauty and wonders of Ohio if they Follow the Blue Blaxes.

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Best Easy Day Hikes: Columbus

Kindle Edition - Best Easy Day Hikes: Columbus

Best Easy Day Hikes: Columbus includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 17 of the author's favorite, easy-to-follow hikes in and around Columbus, Ohio. Discover a region of diverse scenery and natural beauty - an area of wetland preserves, dense forests, rim trails, jagged outcroppings of blackhand sandstone, elaborate gardens, swamp forests, and gorge trails. Features include: * Thirty-minute strolls to half-day adventures. * Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs and children, or to enjoy nature, history, and great views. * GPS coordinates.

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati
Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky

With this guide, hikers will discover many of the local hidden hiking treasures that are in and around Ohio's most picturesque city, located on a historic river at the confluence of three states. Places such as Caldwell Nature Preserve, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, and Quiet Trails Nature Preserve offer incredible views, ample wildlife and wildflowers, and a chance to get away from everything and enjoy the simple pleasure of nature. Many of the trails, between three and five miles in length, cover Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and range from family friendly to the more rigorous. While Sharon Woods offers a leisurely, accessible paved trail for most of the way, Clifty Falls State Park tests the seasoned hiker's ability to concentrate on crossing slippery rocks without falling into the stream. Clear maps, simple directions, accurate driving times, and a wealth of trail details make this the perfect companion to a Queen City day hike.

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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland

In addition to Cleveland's numerous cultural and athletic activities, this "All American City" offers many excellent opportunities to explore Mother Nature's bounty. Uncover the natural jewels found throughout the area, including jaunts through several of the area's Metroparks. Saunter through J. Arthur Herrick State Nature Preserve to learn about fens and bogs, hike along the banks of the Cuyahoga River while listening to burbling rapids, or walk through a working apple orchard in Beckwith Orchards. Whether adventurers are lacing up their boots or strapping on some snow shoes, 60 Hikes points them to the best hiking in Cleveland.

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Doggin' Cleveland: The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing hillsides that leave him panting, trotting through impossibly green ravines, exploring the estates of America's wealthiest families or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. Doggin' Cleveland selects the 50 best places to take your dog for an outing and ranks them according to such criteria as the variety of hikes available, opportunities for canine swimming and pleasure of the walks. The rankings include a mix of parks that feature long walks and parks that contain short walks. Doggin' Cleveland advises you which parks don't welcome dogs. Also packed inside its pages are tips for outifitting your dog for a hike, a list of dog-friendly campgrounds, insights into practicing low impact hiking with your dog, and much more.

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50 More Hikes in Ohio

This companion to 50 Hikes in Ohio showcases even more hiking opportunities in the Buckeye State. This guide ranges the length and breadth of Ohio to describe hikes in dozens of state parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, forests, and national recreation areas. The author has chosen many of his favorite hikes, including: * The Ledges trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park * Slate Run Metro Park in central Ohio * The Nature Conservancy's Edge of Appalachia Preserve in Adams County * Sandusky State Scenic River trail in north central Ohio * The Vermillion River trail in the August-Anne Olsen State Nature Preserve * A streamside walk in Sycamore State Park in western Ohio An overview chart provides information on the 50 hikes at a glance, making it easy to choose a hike. Each hike is accompanied by a topographical map, information on difficulty, mileage, and rise, as well as entertaining asides on the natural and human history you'll encounter along the way. Includes 40 black and white photographs, 50 maps, index.

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Cleveland on Foot: 50 Walks and Hikes in Greater Cleveland

This popular guide describes 50 hikes and walks in and around Greater Cleveland. Hike descriptions and maps have been completely updated and revised to show current trails and surroundings; three all-new hikes have been added. The hikes, for all levels of hiking ability, explore urban, suburban, rural, and woodland areas. Ranging from an easy one-hour walk to a challenging full-day hike, they take hikers to popular local destinations and many less well known locations. Descriptions offer detailed historical, geological, architectural, and cultural background tidbits along with step-by-step trail directions, even directions for how to get there, where to park, and where to find restrooms. New hikes in this edition include: Geauga County's newest park, The West Woods; East Cleveland's Forest Hill Park; and Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve in Mentor. New hikes within existing chapters include Mill Creek Falls in the city of Cleveland and Viaduct Park in Bedford.

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Trail Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park

This edition of Trail Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park is completely updated. It is the largest and most comprehensive trail guide for Ohio's popular national park. Included are all trails for hikers, cyclists, skiers, and horseback riders. This guide provides specific trail directions and descriptions of the plants, animals, and history of the Cuyahoga Valley, and also features easy-to-use maps and many photos.

Ohio Hiking Trails Guidebooks



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