4 Great Winter Activities You Can Drive to From Chillicothe, OH

1. Cross-Country Skiing

Head to the beautiful 1,682-acre Great Seal State Park, just a short 5.7 miles from Chillicothe, if you are a cross-country skiing enthusiast. In winter, the park’s 1.9-mile Spring Run Trail is used for cross-country skiing when the conditions are right.

Address and Hours

Great Seal State Park is at 4908 Marietta Road right here in Chillicothe and is open every day of the year.

2. Sledding, Ice Skating, and Ice Fishing

The 218-acre Scioto Trail State Park, an 8.4-mile drive from Chillicothe, is tucked away in the Scioto Trail State Forest. The secluded park turns into a winter wonderland with the best sledding hills around when it snows. Under the proper winter conditions, you can ice skate and even ice fish. Talk to the park rangers to check ice skating and ice fishing conditions.

Address and Hours

Scioto Trail State Park is at 144 Lake Road in Chillicothe and is open all year round.

3. Winter Hiking

Take a 22.4-mile drive to the beautiful 587-acre Pike Lake State Park for a refreshing hike to admire the beautiful winter scenery on the park’s five trails. The trails are between 0.4 and 1.2 miles long, ranging from easy to moderate, and wind through scenic woodlands and along the shores of the picturesque 13-acre lake.

Address and Hours

Pike Lake State Park is at 1847 Pike Lake Road in Bainbridge and is open throughout the year.

4. Camping

Experience winter in front of a roaring fire in a cozy cabin deep in the wooded hills of the breathtaking Pike Lake State Park. The beautifully renovated cabins have full-size double beds and two bunk beds, and bathrooms with showers. There are fireplaces in the living rooms, and the kitchens have everything you need to prepare hearty winter meals.

Reservations

Cabin reservations are required and can be made up to a year in advance by calling (866) 644-6727 or booking online. A deposit of 50% is required, and the balance must be paid 30 days before arrival.

Get off the couch and away from the screen and experience all the winter fun and excitement outdoors in the state parks within driving distance of Chillicothe. Make a stop at Coughlin GM of Chillicothe to check out the new 2023 models as part of your winter fun itinerary and find the ideal vehicle to suit your budget and lifestyle.

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