Mass Market Paperback by Susan Finch 17 pages Publisher: Falcon Guides - February 14, 2011 Language: English
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.
Ancient glacial activity helped create the present-day A. W. Marion State Park and the surrounding Till Plains eco-region. Like many of the wetland areas and native forests of Ohio, the land was drain ...
The Dyer Mill Trail is part of Battelle Darby Metro Park, the largest in the system. Dubbed one of the “last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere” by The Nature Conservancy, the park boasts oak-hick ...
The largest park in the system, Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park features 6,786 acres of rolling fields, forests, and open prairies with 11 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult. Hikers can c ...
Walk along the rim of a sandstone gorge cut by the Licking River. Learn more about the park’s mysterious Native American legacy and ancient namesake. Hikers are rewarded with views of a quarry from th ...
The oldest metro park in the system, this 643-acre park features relatively undisturbed forest and wildlife with open meadows, fields, and seasonal ponds. Blacklick Woods officially opened to the pub ...
Hike through oak-hickory and beech-maple forests along stream-cut ravines in a park renowned for its birding activity. Opened in 1951, 650-acre Blendon Woods Metro Park features stream-cut ravines n ...
Hike along a ridge trail more than 150 feet high offering dazzling views of the Columbus skyline from the observation deck, blackhand sandstone, and woodland beauty. The sloping ridge along the 486- ...
Drive past “Leaning Leena” and hike along Clear Creek before ascending through a forest and accessing a secluded rim trail. Clear Creek Metro Park, one of the most pristine parks in the Columbus metr ...
Hike along the rim of the hollow for sandstone overlooks, rock outcroppings, and tumbling waterfalls on one of the best scenic trails in Ohio. Afterwards, hike through the belly of the gorge for a loo ...
Hike through rolling meadows and make a loop through an ornate Japanese garden, conifers, and wooded forests. Stop by the lake and take a walk through a deciduous cypress garden. Nature enthusiasts B ...
Now surrounded by farmlands, Glacier Ridge was named for the moraine that was left by the retreating Wisconsinan glacier. Today the area features a restored 250-acre wetland, a boardwalk, and an obser ...
Wind through Edward F. Hutchins State Nature Preserve and stop by the observation deck for a 110-foot-elevation view of the Olentangy River. Meet up with Dripping Rock Trail for a hike through hardwoo ...
Hike along a sandstone gorge past waterfalls, rocks, and caves to discover the mystery of Hocking Hills’ hermit. Stop to see the unique streambed formation of Devil’s Bathtub and view the Sphinx Head ...
Hike through a scenic nature preserve featuring over 2,000 species of plants, a rock garden, flowerbeds, and woodlands.
Take a walk along the Scioto River in downtown Columbus for skyline views, outdoor pavilions, an interactive museum, and a touch of history. North Bank Park lies just north of downtown Columbus and in ...
Hike through 762 acres of open meadows and bur oak forests before taking a stroll alongside Schrock Lake. 3.2 Arrive at the Honda Wetland Education Center. Unless you’ve arranged for a shuttle, retrac ...
Take a walk through some of Ohio’s protected wetlands, explore a glacial outwash bank, and see migrating birds and more along the wetland boardwalk.
Golden Eagle Trail is a hiking, biking, and horse trail in San Joaquin County, California. It is within Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. It is 0.6 miles long and begins at 1,382 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 1.3 miles with a total elevation gain of 562 feet.
Golden Eagle Trail is a hiking, biking, and horse trail in San Joaquin County, California. It is within Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. It is 0.6 miles long and begins at 1,382 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 1.3 miles with a total elevation gain of 562 feet. This trail connects with the following: Serpentine Trail and Barn Owl Trail.
National Forest Development Road 1088 Trail is a hiking, biking, and horse trail in Bonner County, Idaho. It is within Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It is 2.2 miles long and begins at 2,638 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 4.4 miles with a total elevation gain of 783 feet.
Scooter Peak Trail is a hiking, biking, and horse trail in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is within Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve. It is 0.7 miles long and begins at 9,160 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 1.5 miles with a total elevation gain of 314 feet.
Scooter Peak Trail is a hiking, biking, and horse trail in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is within Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve. It is 0.7 miles long and begins at 9,160 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 1.5 miles with a total elevation gain of 314 feet. This trail connects with the following: Coyote Call Trail.
North Fork Skokomish River Trail is a hiking and horse trail in Mason County and Jefferson County, Washington. It is within Olympic National Park. It is 12.0 miles long and begins at 831 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 24.2 miles with a total elevation gain of 6,768 feet. Near the trailhead there are restrooms, parking, and a parking. The Nine Stream Camp, Big Log Camp, and Camp Pleasant restroom and the Two Bear Camp site can be seen along the trail.
North Fork Skokomish River Trail is a hiking and horse trail in Mason County and Jefferson County, Washington. It is within Olympic National Park. It is 12.0 miles long and begins at 831 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 24.2 miles with a total elevation gain of 6,768 feet. Near the trailhead there are restrooms, parking, and a parking. The Nine Stream Camp, Big Log Camp, and Camp Pleasant restroom and the Two Bear Camp site can be seen along the trail. This trail connects with the following: Six Ridge Primitive Trail, Mount Hopper Way Trail, Black and White Lakes Primitive Trail, Flapjack Lakes Trail, Wagonwheel Lake Trail, Staircase Rapids Nature Trail and Home Sweet Home Trail.
"Your choice: An easy all-day hike along a roaring wild waterway embraced by coniferous giants, or a very long all-day hike to a pair of subalpine lakes in the shadows of the jagged Sawtooth Range. Neither hike is particularly difficult, but both are long.
Even so, expect company. The North Fork Skokomish River valley has been attracting legions of hikers ever since Lt. Joseph P. O’Neil and his boys passed this way shortly after Washington statehood. National park entrance fee. Dogs prohibited. Staircase access road closed in winter—park at picnic area and hike 1 mile up road or hike 0.8 mile on Shady Lane Trail."
"A 15.1-mile backpack (one way) from the Staircase Ranger Station to the Duckabush River. This trail begins in the lush lowland forests of the Skokomish basin and ultimately climbs over a lofty pass to reach the headwaters of the Duckabush."