Clifton Gorge - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Clifton Gorge |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Ohio |
| Nearby Town: | Clifton |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | I675 (perimeter of Dayton) to Dayton Yellowsprings Rd exit. Head East on State Rt 343 to State Rt 370. John Bryan State Park is on this State Rt. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 6.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Several trails to choose from |
| Trails Used: | State Park allows pets, Clifton Gorge Reserve does not. Hiking only |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Rivers |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | John Bryan State Park 3790 State Route 370 Yellow Springs Ohio 45387 937-767-1274 |
| Best Season: | Spring |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Several trails to choose from that trails on the rim of the gorge or the Little Miami River. Ranges from .2 miles to 2 miles one way. Beautiful scenery. Trails is easy to moderate. Trails have several rocks and tree roots causing one to be careful walking. After rain several waterfalls from the top of the gorge to the river. Hard to believe this type of terrain in Ohio. |
One reply on “Clifton Gorge - Member Hike”
This is a great place to train for any backpacking excursions you might be planning and the scenery is great! Its hard to believe such a jewel exists amongst the corn and soybean fields.
(Don’t drink the water)