Best Places in Athens County to view Fall Foliage
Athens County is magnificent in the fall. When the leaves change, the rolling hills in Athens County burst with colors. If you are living in any Athens Ohio Rentals, you need to to get outside and enjoy the fall.
Here are a few of the best places in Athens County to view fall foliage:
Strouds Run State Park – Located just outside the city of Athens, this state park is wonderful place to enjoy the season. Strouds Run offers a wide range of hiking trails so you can walk through the colorful woods. In addition, you can sail around Dow Lake and enjoy the fall colors while you relax on the water.
Burr Oak State Park – Located near Glouster, Burr Oak State Park is amazing. This park has numerous options for boating and hiking. It also has a beautiful lodge and plenty of cabins you can stay in. The price of the Ohio rent for the lodge or cabins is worth it, as the park is wonderful.
Sells Park – Located in the city of Athens, this city park also offers great hiking trails. Sells Park is a very short distance from most Athens Ohio Rentals.
Desonier State Nature Preserve – Located near Coolville, the Desonier State Nature Preserve has nearly 500 acres of land that you have to see. The land has steep topography where the fall colors look perfect. The land also features a wide range of wildflowers that add to the splendor.
Enjoy the fall colors by hiking, biking, boating or even by train
Hockhocking Adena Bikeway – Another way to enjoy fall is on a ride, jog or walk on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. The bike path travels through the city of Athens and is close to most Athens Ohio apartments. The path continues on to The Plains and Nelsonville.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway –The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway offers train rides through the hills of Southern Ohio. On the train, you can enjoy the fall colors in style.
Lake Snowden – Located near Albany, Lake Snowden offers great options for hiking and boating.
The Ridges – If you live in an Athens Ohio apartment or house for rent, you have to visit The Ridges. Located in Athens, The Ridges offers amazing trails and spectacular views.
Wayne National Forest – One more place to visit in the fall is the Wayne National Forest. The national forest includes land in Athens County and is a wonderful place to enjoy the fall foliage.
Baileys Trail System – The newest attraction in Athens County is Baileys Trail System, which currently offers 26 miles of trails. More trails will be added in the next few years.
For more information on parks where you can enjoy fall foliage in Athens County, check out the TrekOhio website. And for more information on the best rentals in Athens County, contact University Rentals today. Featured image by Baileys Trail System, inset image by Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources