Clifty Falls State Park
by Katie Bunschoten (11)
3 days ago

1 Completed 1 Reviews

We went on this hike in April and it was gorgeous. Took our four year old, she was a little young for parts of the trail but did great. The height had me worried, but she handled it like a champ. Would recommend hiking w a buddy. Lots of beautiful views. Prettiest hike we have been on in a while.

McCormicks Creek Trail
by Shannon Whittington (42)
4 days ago

4 Completed 3 Reviews

Great easy day hike with the family. We had four of our children with us ranging in age from 6 to 14 and this trail provided plenty of interest for all. After we finished the trail we went to the Nature Center at the park and then finished the day with a climb to the top of the fire tower.

Boy Scout Trail
by Jason Barnum (60)
5 days ago

2 Completed 2 Reviews

These trails are nothing more then deer trails that have been cut into the side of very steep ravines made only a little wider by all the horse riders. The start of the trail is hard to find as well as the trail blazes. There are so many other trails crossing & splitting off that you never know for sure if you are still on the right one or not. It is a thick woods that never opens up to any grand views but it holds all the magic it needs to bring me back again. It is a great workout hiking these hilly trails with a full pack. We came across two horse riders who took the time to tell us a little about the place. With their directions we found a spring that feeds a little creek that runs to the north of the parking lot. There is a road to the east & south. There is a river to the West. This is a steep little box of nature, just open & enjoy.
Running Turtle

Kokiwanee Nature Preser
by Jason Barnum (60)
5 days ago

2 Completed 2 Reviews

This is a nice little hike. Throughout the preserve you will find a few buildings, a pavilion without any seating, several empty foundations (one with a beautiful fireplace), couple of working outhouses, a very nice pond (to bad you are not allowed to fish it), several small wooden benches & tucked deep in the southwest corner a small water fall. Most of the hiking is on a flat well maintained trail that goes all the way to the pond. There are several smaller trails heading this way & that until leading back to the main trail again. For some the trail may be just a little hilly pass the pond on your way to the waterfall, but worth the effort if the waters flowing. This is a good little day hike & provides plenty of nature.
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Ohio River Scenic Byway
by Alan Bourne (9573)
6 days ago

200 Completed 199 Reviews

This is a wonderful trip though quaint little towns that make you want to spend a couple days in each.

Trail #5, Charlestown State Park
by Michael Rash
7 days ago

24 Completed 9 Reviews

Clifty Falls State Park
by Eric Cartier (83)
8 days ago

3 Completed 3 Reviews

We hiked trails 8, 1, 9, 6, &7. The only complaint I can come up with is that you have to hike along the road between 9 & 6. The speed limit is on 15 mph, most everyone speeds into the blind curves. However, even the road offers nice things to see. As for the trails though one word comes to mind, "spectacular"! I did these trails with a 10 & 13 year old, and they did great! Your skill level doesn't need to be expert. This is by far the most scenic trails I have been on to date. There are many beautiful waterfalls, flowing creeks, natural springs, and countless rock formations. I highly recommend you add this park to your list of places to hike. You won't be disappointed!

Clifty Falls State Park
by Kenneth Allen (281)
9 days ago

4 Completed 5 Reviews

By far the best trails I have ever done. The trails are very well maintained and the scenery is just breathtaking. Anyone of any physical level can do these trails. I've seen elderly folks on canes as well as children. There's a Nature Center with activities and interesting things to learn about inside. Also, along the trail is an Observatory tower. You'll get some great views of waterfalls, cliffs, streams and more. The boardwalks they provided are updated as well.

Clifty Falls State Park
by Kristin Charpentier (108)
11 days ago

5 Completed 4 Reviews

Best hiked with a partner if it has been wet due to the potential water level and the steepness of the grade on several trails. This park includes ravine down to the creek which provides for a very rugged adventure with numerous times having to climb up on shelf/rocks to continue along path. Fairly well marked but also overgrown in places. I saw wild pheasant several times. The noise of a factory on the Ohio River was very distracting on the South side of the park near trail 1. I strung together several trails to get a 4 mile hike in the day I went but you could loop the entire park on the trails at the top of the ravine for a 10 mile day. Map on state park website is up to date. I saw no people at the park on the day I went which was a little disconcerting. +pit toilet facilities.

Mounds State Park
by Kristin Charpentier (108)
11 days ago

5 Completed 4 Reviews

Easy loop trails, not well marked at all. Lots of stairs. Interesting mounds and historical signs for information.