North central Ohio has some of the state's most impressive old-growth forest and deep sandstone gorges. Part of our Ohio hiking guide — and a quieter alternative to the popular Hocking Hills.
Mohican State Park and the adjacent state forest cover a huge area of rugged terrain along the Clear Fork of the Mohican River. The Clear Fork Gorge is the centerpiece - a deep, hemlock-lined canyon with a covered bridge and one of the tallest waterfalls in Ohio. The old-growth hemlocks in the gorge are hundreds of years old and create a cathedral-like atmosphere.
ModerateA stunning trail through a deep hemlock gorge with old-growth trees, a waterfall, a covered bridge, and dramatic cliff overhangs. The Clear Fork Gorge is one of the most impressive natural features in Ohio - a primeval forest canyon that feels like stepping back in time.
ModerateA stunning trail through a deep hemlock gorge with old-growth trees, a waterfall, a covered bridge, and dramatic cliff overhangs. The Clear Fork Gorge is one of the most impressive natural features in Ohio - a primeval forest canyon that feels like stepping back in time.