Posted in Ohio September 28, 2019 by

Surround Yourself With Fall Foliage On The Osage Orange Tunnel Trail, An Easy 1-Mile Hike In Ohio

Fall time in Ohio is the best time to hike. The air is crisp and cool, the leaves are beautifully colored and the smell is absolutely magical. Sugarcreek MetroPark in Bellbrook, Ohio features the Osage Orange Tunnel, and it’s a beautiful place you need to experience for yourself. At just a little more than a mile in length, the Osage Orange Tunnel Trail is the perfect hike to take when you don’t have all day to explore but you need to get out in nature and enjoy the season.

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Known for its unique trees, this metropark in the Dayton area is an underrated gem. It's home to some beautiful fall foliage, wildflowers and some really, really old trees.
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Address: 4178 Conference Road, Bellbrook, OH, 45305
There's a mix of open spaces and wooded areas, making this metropark a neat place to explore. You'll also encounter a few creek crossings.
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The Osage Orange Tunnel is one of the park's most unique hidden gems. It's an unbelievably beautiful place to stop and think on a quiet evening or sunny day.
To find the tunnel, you'll hike the 1.3-mile Orange Trail.
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To view a map of the park's trails, click here.
Planted as a living fence centuries ago, this unique tunnel of trees is downright mesmerizing to walk through.
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This fall would be a particularly beautiful time to check out the Osage Orange Tunnel, as the fall foliage will likely make it even more magical.
The tunnel was formed by large arching branches of old Osage orange trees, which were purposefully planted in rows in the late 1800s to serve as a farm fence.
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(Be sure to check out the 550-year-old Three Sisters while you're here as well.)
No matter the season, the tunnel is a fascinating sight to behold—even when the golden leaves are long gone.
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Have you ever explored this park or hiked the Orange Trail? If so, share your photos and experiences with us!

For more beautiful fall hikes in Ohio, check out our previous article: 10 Short And Sweet Fall Hikes In Ohio With A Spectacular End View.

Address: 4178 Conference Rd, Bellbrook, OH 45305, USA