Park · Alum Creek State Park, Ohio

Best hikes in Alum Creek State Park

The 21 best of 21 trails in Alum Creek State Park, Ohio, ranked by route quality.

Trails

21

Easy

14

Moderate

5

Hard

2

By activity

• Hiking · 15
• Walking · 14
• Mountain biking · 3
• Horseback riding · 3

Common features

• Lake
• Parking at trailhead
• Kid friendly
• Restroom at trailhead
• Drinking water
• No dogs
• Viewpoint

Top trails

1. Dam Trail Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 1 hr 10 min
2. Lewis Center Beach Trail Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 1 hr
3. Park Office Trail Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km) · 20 min
4. Access Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 10 min
5. Fishing Access Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 5 min
6. Park Office Hollenback Trail Moderate · 8.9 mi (14.3 km) · Elevation Gain 174 ft (53 m) · 2 hr 55 min
7. Alum Creek Multipurpose Trail Easy · 3.7 mi (5.9 km) · Elevation Gain 46 ft (14 m) · 1 hr 15 min
8. Rocks and Roots North Loop Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 50 min
9. Below Dam Walkway Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · 5 min
10. 1 Mile Loop Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
11. Alum Creek - Hunter Hollow Moderate · 8.1 mi (13 km) · Elevation Gain 266 ft (81 m) · 2 hr 20 min
12. South Loop Connector Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · 5 min
13. Alum Creek - Winterhawk Trail Moderate · 11 mi (17.7 km) · Elevation Gain 404 ft (123 m) · 3 hr 10 min
14. Alum Creek - Maple Glen Moderate · 16.6 mi (26.8 km) · Elevation Gain 233 ft (71 m) · 4 hr 35 min
15. Whitetail Run Trail Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · 10 min
16. Beechnut Trail Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km) · 5 min
17. South Loop Trail Easy · 4.5 mi (7.2 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 1 hr 25 min
18. Alum Creek Phase 1 Hard · 5.7 mi (9.2 km) · Elevation Gain 95 ft (29 m) · 50 min
19. Alum Creek Phase II Hard · 5.3 mi (8.5 km) · Elevation Gain 89 ft (27 m) · 45 min
20. Alum Creek Beginner Loop Moderate · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
21. Lakeview Trail Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km) · 5 min

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