You might be surprised by how many kid-friendly hiking trails there are in Ohio. (Click here to see some of our favorites.) This summer, take the whole family on an easy hiking adventure instead of revisiting the same attractions over and over again. Charleston Falls Preserve is the perfect place to explore when you want to take a short hike to a beautiful destination.
Check out this gorgeous Miami County gem:
With more than 216 acres of prairie and forests, this popular park is an ideal place to hike and see wildlife.
Stephen/Flickr You’ll find it at 2535 Ross Rd., Tipp City, OH 45371.
The preserve is home to more than 3 miles of trails, and the 1.8-mile loop to the falls is a fairly easy hike. (There’s also a small cave that’s fun to find.)
jwcorbett/Trip Advisor To see a map of the different trails at the preserve, click here.
Most of the trail is gravel terrain, but the closer you get to the falls, you’ll see boardwalks guiding the way…
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…and depending how strong the flow of Charleston Falls is that day, you can usually hear them before you see them.
Charleston Falls Preserve/Facebook Because Charleston Falls’ rock strata is the same as Niagara Falls, it’s often called a “Miniature Niagara.”
Like any waterfall, it’s best viewed after heavy rainfall.
Brandon Florkey/Flickr The stream plummets 37 feet before journeying back to the Great Miami River. It’s a beautiful sight to behold.
The trek to Charleston Falls is perfect for a day hike when you need a little adventure in your life—but not too much.
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Charleston Falls Preserve is located at 2535 Ross Rd., Tipp City, OH 45371. Have you ever been here before? What was your experience like? Let us know!
Stephen/Flickr
You’ll find it at 2535 Ross Rd., Tipp City, OH 45371.
jwcorbett/Trip Advisor
To see a map of the different trails at the preserve, click here.
Russell Birt/All Trails
Charleston Falls Preserve/Facebook
Because Charleston Falls’ rock strata is the same as Niagara Falls, it’s often called a “Miniature Niagara.”
Brandon Florkey/Flickr
The stream plummets 37 feet before journeying back to the Great Miami River. It’s a beautiful sight to behold.
Lyndsay Coleman/All Trails
For more kid-friendly hiking adventures in Ohio, check out our previous article: 9 Totally Kid-Friendly Hikes In Ohio That Are 1 Mile And Under.
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