Looking for one of the best places to see fall foliage? It’s right in Ohio.
Hocking Hills is one of the 10 best places to see spectacular fall foliage on the 10BEST list of Best Destinations for Fall Colors, as voted on by USA TODAY readers.
Whether you want to take a scenic fall drive through the park, stop there for a few hours to catch a glimpse of nature’s metamorphic art or spend a few days in a cabin, you will feel all the fall vibes. Here’s what to know.
Hocking Hills takes No. 9 on USA TODAY’s Best Destination for Fall Colors
Voted by USA Today readers, Hocking Hills in Ohio lands in the No. 9 spot for Best Destination for Fall Colors.
Here’s what USA TODAY had to say about Ohio’s Hocking Hills:
The plethora of parks and natural areas that make up the Hocking Hills region are dotted with rocky outcroppings and sweeping views to take in those warm fall colors. Two big festivals — the Bob Evans Farm Festival and the Circleville Pumpkin Show — center around celebrating autumn and offer some entertainment for tourists on the hunt for fall foliage.
Hocking Hill State Park offers seven hiking trails perfect for scenic autumn hikes, with Whispering Cave being the longest at 4.5 miles. The other trails range from a quarter mile to two miles in length, and from easy to difficult.
In addition to hiking, Hocking Hills offers boating and fishing at Rose Lake, mountain biking on two 2-mile trails, hunting in designated areas, stargazing at John Glenn Astronomy Park, and an archery range, among others.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio park top 10 for fall colors in USA TODAY 10BEST awards. Here’s where
