Walks and Rambles in Southwestern Ohio: From the Stillwater to the Ohio River

Travel

Ramey, Ralph

United States

Backcountry Pubns

A lot of hiking can be found in a state as diverse and as committed to preserving its natural heritage as Ohio. In an extensive system of state parks, wildlife areas, natural preserves, and historic sites - not to mention the state-long Buckeye Trail - you will find trails that follow old wagon roads, primitive game paths, and abandoned railroad beds. The 50 hikes in this guide are grouped geographically and range over the entire state, from the rugged Appalachian plateau of Shawnee Forest in the south to the Ottawa Wildlife Refuge on the shores of Lake Erie. Even if you live in one of Ohio's major metropolitan areas, there's a hike just a short drive away. There are outings for every ability, from easy walks to rigorous overnight backpacks. Each hike write-up includes: trail access and parking information; route distance and hiking time; a contour map; and mile-by-mile directions. In addition, the author's commentary on plants and animals, geology and local history makes each hike a way to learn something new about a diverse and compelling region.

50 Hikes in Ohio: Day Hikes and Backpacks Throughout the Buckeye State

Countryman Pr

This companion volume to Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Ohio showcases even more hiking opportunities in the Buckeye State. This all-new guide ranges the length and breadth of Ohio to describe hikes in dozens of state parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, forests, and national recreation areas. The author has chosen many of his favorite hikes, including: the Ledges trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Slate Run Metro Park in central Ohio, the Nature Conservancy's Edge of Appalachia Preserve in Adams County, Sandusky State Scenic River trail in north central Ohio, the Vermillion River trail in the August-Anne Olsen State Nature Preserve, a streamside walk in Sycamore State Park in western Ohio, and more. An overview chart provides information on the 50 hikes at a glance, making it easy to choose a hike. Each hike is accompanied by a topographical map, information on difficulty, mileage, and rise, as well as entertaining asides on the natural and human history you'll encounter along the way. 40 black-and-white photographs, 50 maps

50 More Hikes in Ohio (50 Hikes Series)

Sports & Outdoors

Hiking & Camping

Countryman Press

In this completely revised edition of 50 Hikes in Ohio, veteran hiker and author Ralph Ramey revisits old favorite trails to discover changes that have been made to them through the years. He describes exiting walks in ten new trails that reflect his love of hiking in special natural settings around the Buckeye State. Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike though a deep deciduous forest are among the new trekking adventures that Ramey describes in detail in this update of his classic hiking guide. 50 black-and-white photographs, 51 maps

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Ohio: Day Hikes & Backpacking Trips in the Buckeye State (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

A veteran hiker revisits old favorite trails in the Buckeye State In this revised and updated edition, Ralph Ramey visits old and new trails that reflect his love of hiking in Ohio. Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike though a deep deciduous forest are among the trekking adventures that Ramey describes in detail in this update of his classic hiking guide. 75 black-and-white photographs

50 Hikes in Ohio (Explorer's 50 Hikes)