Ohio Hikes and Sights

There’s something incredibly peaceful about wandering through a forest filled with ferns. It’s like nature’s own soothing retreat. 🌿✨

Gorgeous summer views from Jacobs Ladder trail at Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve. This 4.1 mile trail with stunning views is a favorite of mine.

2340 Meister Rd SW, Lancaster, OH

Throwback photo from June 2020.

Lake Katherine State Nature Preserve.

https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/lake-katharine-state-nature-preserve

Visit from a year ago today!

We are lucky to have so many gorgeous parks in Ohio! It is an always a good day to visit Blendon Woods in Columbus, Ohio. Check the link below for trail info.

Blendon Woods Metro Park
https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/trails/

Discover the hidden gems of Vinton Furnace State Forest! Such a cool place to explore! This area was a major iron producer, featuring blast furnaces during the Civil War. Today, the remnants show stories of its industrial past!

From 1854 to 1883, the furnace smelted iron ore, evolving from charcoal to coke fuel as timber dwindled. The remnants of 24 Belgian coke ovens still stand, a testament to the industrial legacy that shaped this landscape.

We loved this hike…. it’s been on my bucket list for years and we finally made it! 

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🚘 Parking is side of the road pull off.
39º12'57" N 82°24'16" W

🥾The hike was only about a mile with the route we took. Started by crossing a VERY sketchy bridge right by our parking spot. Then there was a trail back to the furnaces. If you don’t want to cross the bridge, you’ll have to walk to a different spot on the creek to cross. It was quite deep here. I’m sure in the summer or fall the water would be much lower. 

⬇️Coke Oven Info⬇️
Alternate 5.6 mile trail Info ℹ️
https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/belgian-coke-oven-ruins