Yellow Springs, Ohio -- amazing riding (photos)

[OakLeaf]

You know that isn't the prettiest part of Ohio, don't you?

[Crankin]

That looks awesome. Even though the Minuteman Trail Rant that someone posted a couple of weeks ago is satire, it pretty much describes any trail riding near where I live...

[emily_in_nc]

You know that isn't the prettiest part of Ohio, don't you?

Where is prettier? We've done some riding near Canton (tow path and country roads) and I haven't ridden it, but the area around Millersburg is gorgeous. But the hills! I loved riding near Yellow Springs because I have been riding on a flat island for a year and was not ready for many hills. I would not have been ready for a 50-mile hilly ride, but flat riding is a whole different thing. And it was beautiful!

[Trek-chick]

I used to work there at Glen Helen Outdoor Ed. Center. Miss that place.

[OakLeaf]

My first husband and I were married at Glen Helen.

[Catrin]

My first husband and I were married at Glen Helen.

I've hiked Glen Helen, it is so beautiful there! I've ridden the Little Miami trail around Yellow Springs a few times and have enjoyed it. It was my first experience on a MUT that wasn't clogged with kids and dogs on retractable leashes and skateboards and pedestrians walking 4 abreast and...you get the point. Youngs Dairy is also a good reason to be in the area

[OakLeaf]

Where is prettier?

Farther south, particularly southeast - the Hocking Hills and the Wayne National Forest are just spectacular. But if you were impressed by the hills in the Amish country, bring your low gears for southern Ohio.

[emily_in_nc]

Glen Helen looked gorgeous! Next time we visit we'll have our hiking boots and stay longer.

Oak, we drive thru southern Ohio on the way to Barry's parents, and even from I-77, it looks gorgeous. I have ridden in the Finger Lakes area of NY, Vermont, and other areas with huge hills, but they are not my favorite. Gorgeous but very tough. Fortunately, my Bike Friday has mountain gearing but I'm not sure my hip is up to it, at least for more than one day. Heck, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, NC, my usual riding grounds, had more than enough hills for me. Note their names both include the word "hill".

[ehirsch83]

Pretty!

I haven't ever ridden a bike up there but my whole family is from there!(my dad is from Cincinnati and my mom is from Tipp City/Dayton). My grandfather still lives in Dayton and my Aunt is still in Cincy.

Love seeing all the flowers!

[Owlie]

Glen Helen is really pretty. I've never ridden in SE Ohio, but Hocking Hills is gorgeous...and hilly. Good hiking down there.