Ohio Fall Foliage Update #4: Peak Colors this Cold Weekend
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COLUMBUS, OH– Dynamic blazes of orange, yellow, red and rust will provide the perfect backdrop for hikers who are ready to reconnect with the natural world this weekend. ODNR is reporting near peak and peak fall foliage in most parts of the state.
“There are many organized hikes planned at Ohio state parks and nature preserves this weekend that will provide Ohioans and visitors to the Buckeye State an amazing perspective of some of the state’s most spectacular natural terrain,” said Casey Munchel, fall foliage expert for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry. “State parks like Lake Hope and preserves like Conkle’s Hollow are stunning on a normal day, but when these places are draped with beautiful fall color, the experience is breathtaking.”
Ohioans and out-of-state visitors can enjoy their choice of special autumn hikes and hayrides this weekend.
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Event
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Location
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Region
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Date/Time
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Details
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Contact
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Fall Hike
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Sycamore State Park
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SW
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Oct. 17, 1 p.m.
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At the Overlook Picnic Area off Providence Road.
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513-523-6347
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Fall Hike
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SW
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Oct. 17, 9 a.m.
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5-mile hike.
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740-858-6652
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Hayride & Harvest Moonlight Tour
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NE
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Oct. 17, Noon-8 p.m.
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Fee for hayrides & house tours.
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419-892-2784
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Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike
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Hocking Hills State Park
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SE
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Oct. 17, 1 p.m.
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At the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 6-mile strenuous hike.
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740-385-6841
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Cowan Colors Hike
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SW
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Oct. 18, 10 a.m.
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At the naturalist cabin. 2-mile relaxing hike.
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513-897-2437
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Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
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SE
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Oct. 17, 2-5 p.m.
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At nature center. Continuous 20 minute rides.
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740-596-3030
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Fall Open House
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Conkle’s Hollow State Nature Preserve
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SE
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Oct. 17-18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Choose the accessibility of the Lower Gorge trail or the more challenging Upper Rim trail. This event features a pioneer encampment and uniformed naturalists.
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740-380-8919
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30th Annual Fall Hike
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Lake Hope State Park
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SE
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Oct. 17, 10 a.m.
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Meet at the beach shelter house. 3-mile hike. Sassafras tea, bean & cornbread lunch offered.
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740-596-3030
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Hiking isn’t the only reason to get outdoors this weekend. Ohio’s deer bowhunting season is open and muzzleloader hunters will be gearing up for the special area muzzleloader hunts that begin October 19. Ruffed grouse and fall turkey seasons are also open and provide opportunities for sportsmen to be afield.
In addition, the brilliance of fall color will add to the excitement of games of disc golf and golf, which can be played on beautiful, award-winning courses at several state parks. Anglers and boaters can also get priceless perspectives of amazing fall foliage as it reflects in the rippling water along miles of shoreline and waterways.
For more about fall events, activities and fall color viewing opportunities, visit www.ohiodnr.com. Ohioans and out-of-state visitors can also find information about fall foliage by calling 1-800-BUCKEYE or visiting www.discoverohio.com/autumnadventures.
ODNR sites around the state have reported the status of fall color. Here are the most current reports from selected locations:
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Location
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Region
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Color Condition
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A.W. Marion State Park
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Central
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Near peak
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Alum Creek State Park
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Central
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Peak
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Beaver Creek/Guilford Lake State Parks
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East
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Near peak
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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
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Central
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Near peak
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Buckeye Lake State Park
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Central
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Changing
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Dillon/Blue Rock State Parks
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East
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Near peak
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Buck Creek State Park
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West
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Peak
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Burr Oak State Park
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Southeast
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Peak
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Caesar Creek State Park
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Southwest
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Peak
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Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
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West
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Near peak
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Deer Creek State Park
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Central
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Near peak
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Harrison Lake State Park
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Northwest
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Near peak
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Hocking Hills State Park
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Southeast
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Peak
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Hueston Woods State Park
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Southwest
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Peak
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Indian Lake State Park
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West
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Near peak
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John Bryan State Park
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West
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Changing
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Kent Bog State Nature Preserve
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Northeast
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Peak
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Kiser Lake State Park
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West
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Near peak
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Lake Hope State Park
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Southeast
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Peak
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Malabar Farm State Park
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Northeast
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Changing
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Maumee State Park/Forest
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Northwest
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Near peak
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Mohican State Park
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Northeast
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Peak
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Mt. Gilead State Park
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Central
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Near peak
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Pike Lake/Paint Creek
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Southwest
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Near peak
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Punderson State Park
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Northeast
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Peak
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Quail Hollow State Park
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Northeast
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Near peak
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Salt Fork State Park
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East
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Peak
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Shawnee State Park
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Southwest
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Near peak
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Sycamore State Park
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West
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Near peak
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Tar Hollow State Park
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Southeast
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Peak
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Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve
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Northeast
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Peak
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Van Buren State Park
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Northwest
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Peak
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Zaleski State Forest
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Southeast
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Near peak
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COLOR CONDITION KEY: Changing – Still mostly green, less than 25 percent color.
Near Peak – Significant color showing – anywhere from 30 to 60 percent color. Peak – Peak colors – as much as 85 percent showing. Fading – Fading from peak conditions and leaves falling to forest floor.
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