Check out this
11.6-mile
loop trail near Yellow Springs, Ohio. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Are Clifton Gorge trails open?
FEBRUARY 19:
The trails at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve are open
.
Can you swim at Clifton Gorge?
“This is an area that’s dangerous and we have to protect the public,” he said. “Jumping into water that’s 6 to 8 feet deep — and you never know what’s at the bottom — is a dangerous act.”
There are signs posted warning visitors not to swim or jump off the cliffs.
How deep is the Clifton Gorge?
CLIFTON, OHIO: The Little Miami River has carved a spectacular gorge in southwest Ohio. Four miles of the gorge,
up to 80 feet
deep, are in Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve and adjoining John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs in northern Greene County. That’s about three hours from Akron.
What river runs through the Clifton Gorge?
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, in Greene County, Ohio, is located three miles east of Yellow Springs, Ohio and immediately southwest of Clifton, Ohio. The Preserve constitutes 268 acres of gorges along two miles of the
Little Miami River
.
Is Clifton Gorge dog friendly?
John Bryan State Park also features a large campground (there’s no camping in the adjoining nature preserves), and John Bryan is dog friendly as is the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. However
dogs are not permitted
at Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve.
Can you swim in the waterfalls at Hocking Hills?
NO!
There is NO swimming or wading in Hocking Hills State Park waterfalls, creeks, or natural bodies of water
, except at the designated beach area at Lake Logan and Lake Hope State Park.
Can you swim at John Bryan Park?
Visitors can spend their time boating, swimming, and fishing in the water
while rock climbers scale the steep walls of the gorge. Hiking is another popular activity with trails available for people of all ages and experience.
Is Yellow Springs Ohio pet friendly?
Yellow Springs is
pet friendly
!
Can you take dogs to Yellow Springs?
We have great places to walk and hike with our dogs.
We also welcome leashed dogs downtown, in some of the shops and at open air outdoor cafes
.
Can you swim in Devil’s Bathtub Hocking Hills?
Can you swim in Devil’s Bathtub Hocking Hills? Although it may look like a great place for a cool dip in the water,
no, you are not allowed to swim in Devil’s Bathtub
. In fact, with the tub being several feet deep, it is actually almost impossible to get out of.
Why is it called Devil’s Bathtub?
Over time, the noisy waters of the Devil’s Fork have carved a hole about 20 feet long and eight feet wide in solid rock. Dubbed “The Devil’s Bathtub,” the name fits:
the 12-foot-deep depression in the creek bed is shaped just like a bathtub, and a small waterfall drips into the basin like a faucet
.
Are there bears in Hocking Hills?
Bear sightings in the eastern half of Ohio have increased but they are still quite rare.
Your chances of encountering a bear in Hocking Hills are pretty low
and you can explore the area alone and unarmed safely. Just be aware of your surroundings and if you see a bear, back away slowly.
