PARKS & TRAILS

Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve

The most spectacular feature is the scenic vista from the top of the formation known as 'Jacob's Ladder'.

2360 Meister Rd. S.W., Lancaster, OH 43130 (614) 265-6419 ohiodnr.gov /wps/portal/ gov/ odnr/ go-and-do/plan-a-visit/ find-a-property/ christmas-rocks-state-nature-preserve

Clear Creek Metro Park

Home to more than 5,300 acres of woodlands; complete with cliffs, creeks and ravines. Clear Creek Rd., Rockbridge, OH 43149 (740) 969-8210 metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/ clear-creek

Conkles Hollow Nature Preserve

Has sheer cliffs of Black Hand Sandstone that rise nearly 200 feet above the valley floor.

24858 Big Pine Rd., Rockbridge, OH 43149 (614) 265-6561 ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/ conkles-hollow-state-nature-preserve

Hocking State Forest

Featuring 9,815 acres, 59 miles of hiking trails, 40 miles of bridle trails, 23 horse camps, a rock climbing and rappelling area.

19275 St. Rt. 374, Rockbridge, OH 43149 (740) 385-4402 ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/ hocking-state-forest