Burr Oak Cove
Within an hour's drive of the caves and cliffs of Hocking Hills State Park. From Athens, 20 mi N on US 33 and OH 13. recreation.gov
Lakeview Trail: Strouds Run State Park, Athens, Ohio
Walk around Dow Lake in an attractive, healthy second-growth oak-hickory forest on the ridgetops and beech-maple in the valleys. Walk through white pine plantations, near a Native American mound, and by a pioneer cemetery. Lo... trails.com
Lakeview Trail: Burr Oak State Park, Glouster, Ohio
There are plenty of options for hiking around Burr Oak Lake, since some 50 miles of trail exist here where state park meets national forest. Hikes vary from short to long day hikes as well as an 18.0-mile backpack trail. Adja... trails.com
Athens, Ohio: The Arts, Athens, Ohio
If you?re thinking of traveling south to Athens, Ohio, for an overnight of art and entertainment, you?ve a good idea, unless it?s Halloween weekend. That?s when the college crowd from all over Ohio converges on the streets en... trails.com
The Ridges Trails
The Ridges, formerly the Athens Lunatic Asylum and now part of Ohio University, features acres upon acres for hiking and exploring. Trail options include a Cemetery Walk, developed by the local chapter of the National A... discoverohio.com
Sells Park
Sells Park is a hidden treasure, just a quick turn off of East State Street. Once there you'll find it hard to believe that the hustle and bustle of Athens is just around the corner. A small pond greets you after you wa... discoverohio.com
The Ridges Cemeteries & Asylum
On January 9, 1874, a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital opened on the Ridges in Athens. The Athens Lunatic Asylum, as it was originally named, featured grandiose buildings surrounded by elaborate landscaping with po... discoverohio.com
Burr Oak State Park
- Burr Oak State Park epitomizes the wilderness character of southeast Ohio. Miles of forested ridges and hollows comprise these foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The woodlands support a variety of wildlife including... wildernet.com
Wayne National Forest - Athens Ranger District
In the hills of southeastern Ohio, towns are few and far between. This region is known as Ohio's Hill Country. Campers and hikers enjoy the tranquility of the only national forest in Ohio. The forest is open year-round ... discoverohio.com
Strouds Run State Park
Strouds Run State Park is located in Athens County, little more than an hour's drive south of Columbus. The scenic forested hills & valleys are home to a diverse array of wildlife. Go hiking on 15.5 miles of nature trai... discoverohio.com
Fox Lake Wildlife Area
This 421-acre wildlife area lies 4 miles west of Athens, Ohio. The wildlife area includes rolling hills, woods, open fields, and two water areas. Situated among wooded hillsides is 48-acre Fox Lake. A small pond is on t... discoverohio.com
Fox Lake Wildlife Area
This 421-acre wildlife area lies 4 miles west of Athens. County and township roads provide access from U.S. Route 50 and State Routes 56 and 681. The boat launching ramp is reached from County Road 81 at the uppe... discoverohio.com
Waterloo Wildlife Area
This rugged, heavily forested wildlife area is located 10 miles west of Athens at the junction of State Routes 56 and 356. The Waterloo Wildlife Research Station occupies the entire wildlife area.Although this is essent... discoverohio.com
Wallace H. O'dowd Wildlife Area
The 6,696-acre Wallace O'Dowd Wildlife Area includes the former Trimble Wildlife Area and the Sunday Creek Wildlife Area. The area is located in Athens County and Hocking County near the Wayne National Forest and ... discoverohio.com
Broken Rock Trail
General Description Broken Rock Trail is a fairly short trail with good rewards. The trail is blazed with green markers and travels 2 miles round-trip through dense stands of beech, oak and maple. Some of the areas fine ex... wildernet.com
Lakeview Trail
General Description The 7-mile Lakeview Trail is an excursion along the shoreline of 153-acre Dow Lake. There are several creek crossings and a few rises but nothing difficult or even moderately difficult. The changes add ... wildernet.com
Peninsula To Olds Hollow Trail, Zaleski, Ohio
Lake Hope is a dammed, salamander-shaped body of water that?s the central feature of this state park, which is adjacent to the Zaleski State Forest. Begin a 4.2-mile day hike from the Hope Furnace, a leftover from the region?... trails.com