Of all the wonderful and worthy state parks in Ohio, there are some whose names you hear more often than others. One of them is definitely Mohican State Park. Mohican is a beautiful state park that allows visitors to experience a unique natural region of Ohio. Here, you will find gorgeous woods surrounding a scenic gorge and lake. You can enjoy your visit with a variety of accommodations, from staying at the lodge to camping in a tent. So, what is it that makes Mohican State Park such an incredible destination?
Mohican State Park is a 1,110-acre park with an adjacent 4,525-acre state forest.
The park is located at 3116 State Route 3, Loudonville, OH 44842. The drive from Columbus takes about just over an hour.
The park offers beautiful wilderness.
Visitors will get to explore the deep, beautiful Clear Fork Gorge (over 1,000 feet wide at the top and over 300 feet deep), a hemlock forest, the wonderful Mohican River, and the scenery at Pleasant Hill Lake.
Mohican State Park will tell you tales of Ohio's natural past.
Like other parks in Ohio, the natural features of Mohican are a result of the last glacier that covered much of the state. Ridges of soil and rock were deposited by glaciers as the retreated. The melting glacial waters further carved the gorge and the Mohican River.
The covered bridge is a favorite attraction among State Park visitors.
Visitors may choose from a number of accommodations, including the beautiful lodge.
The lodge has 96 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies. There is also a restaurant with an outdoor patio, private meeting rooms, and Olympic-sized indoor and outdoor pools.
A variety of cabins is also available for rent.
Preferred cabins have two bedrooms, are heated for year-round use, and provide everything you need for a comfortable cabin getaway. Camper cabins are simpler, but they do have a mini fridge and a microwave, as well as AC and heating.
The park also has a large campground.
The campground has 51 full hookup sites, 100 electric sites, and 35 non-electric sites. There's also a store, showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. For entertainment, the campground has a playground, volleyball and basketball courts, as well as a pool and splash pad.
There are seven hiking trails in Mohican State Park.
The trails range from 0.5 to 2 miles and range in difficulty. The Hemlock Gorge Trail leads to the covered bridge. The Lyons Fall Trail follows Clear Fork Gorge and takes you to several waterfalls. For an easier option, try the Pleasant Hill Trail, which follows the lake and offers gorgeous scenery for 0.75 miles.
Hikers may also use trails in the adjacent State Forest and the mountain bike trail.
The mountain bike trail is a 24.5-mile loop around the gorge. It passes through Mohican State Forest. This trail has won multiple awards, including the Runner's World Magazine's "Trail of the Month."
Mohican State Park has great plant and animal diversity.
Visitors will enjoy walking through white, red, and black oaks, red maples, white pines, hemlock, and yellow birches. There is an astonishing variety of ferns, including the rare walking fern.
Fauna that you might encounter includes whitetail deer, red foxes, box turtles, dusky salamanders, wild turkeys, and sometimes even bald eagles!
Once the hunting ground of Deleware Indians, this area is rich in natural beauty.
You will enjoy learning about the natural history of the state park as you take in the incredible scenery.
Mohican State Park is definitely one that you'll want to check off your bucket list. To start your journey, visit the Mohican State Park website and make a reservation today!
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