Glen Helen Nature Preserve

Is the area interesting and diverse? Yes. Worth paying $10 to park with no access to bathrooms (they were closed for a private event)? Not for me. I understand the proceeds go to the raptor center, and that's great, but we didn't visit the raptor center. I'd be willing to pay for parking, but $10 is steep for what you are granted access to. Others have said there are other areas to park that you don't have to pay? The trails are well maintained but lack signage. Download a copy of the trail map so the numbers on the trail make sense. The beaver dam was interesting to see. The loop hike was fairly easy after the 100+ stone stairs to get to the bottom of the gorge.

A great hike. The scenery is beautiful and not like I see on hikes closer to Cincinnati. There are some hills but seems very manageable. You can stumble upon some great little areas and hidden gems as well. Check out the town after for some great food!

Glen Helen Park in Yellow Springs is a breathtaking gem, especially in the fall. The trails glow with vibrant reds, oranges, and golds, creating a magical autumn escape. Peaceful streams and scenic overlooks make every step feel refreshing and serene. A must-visit destination if you want to witness Ohio’s fall foliage at its finest!

Beautiful park! Enjoyed seeing the raptors. Nice little waterfalls. Boardwalk over marsh. Saw some deer, up close. This place is a gem to the area!

An interesting little trail in a cute small town of Yellow Springs. It is just one road over from the historic downtown so you can hike this trail and then visit the shops downtown. This trail has a beautiful bridge, hikes along a river and a spring and ends in a marsh that was shaped by the beaver populations dams. Not very strenuous but enough ups and downs that it isnt exactly an entry level hike. Add this to your to-do list! (Parking is paid)

First off, there is a $10 fee to park. But it is a very unique trail with ups and downs and scenery. Three waterfalls of varying definitions of the word. The trails are very well maintained. The museum right off the parking lot has some cool animals, a bird watching window and the guy in there was very knowledgeable. Very cool experience and well worth 10 bucks!

Visited the raptor center, cascade falls, & yellow spring. $10 for visitor or $50 annual membership. Employees & visitors were generous w/info. A must see while in the area.

This place is breathtaking! It is nestled into Yellow Spings, OH, which is a groovy town worth exploring. The Glen has over 15 miles to enjoy and education center for schools. This place is worth a visit anytime of the year.

Hadn't been here in years. They now charge for parking. I found free parking across the street. The building at the entrance was open and has one bathroom and water fountain but can't count on it being open. I went down the stone stairs ... they were slippery but was glad i still could manage them. They have changed things ... added wooden pathways and more water at the bottom of the stairs. I'd hoped walk to both waterfalls. But wearing new shoes and saw it was muddy. So just headed back up the stairs to the car. They have bird feeders at the buildings. Nice place to hike. Parking is 10 bucks.

Very beautiful area to walk with plenty of waterfalls to see and fun things to look for throughout! Clean area to refill your waterbottlr and use the restroom as well. Provides maps and information on the trails!

This park is amazing. Great views and lots of hiking trails. There are also a few creeks and waterfalls. The water is very clear and the spot is great for picnics and hammocking. The trails are like 3.5 to 4 out 5 level difficulty. Definitely not wear a helmet difficult, but enough for us to have to walk very carefully. I would recommend wearing hiking shoes. You will definitely leave with your calves feeling so much bigger. This is a leg workout and you will definitely feel worked. Great views, great trails, and I highly recommend this spot if you love nature.

Beautiful trails. Park near the raptor center then go back to the main trail to see Yellow Springs and the Grotto.

The Glen Helen Nature Preserve is such a deeply spiritually healing place! It's a pristinely beautiful 1100 acres with 18 miles of hiking trails, with breathtaking water falls, freshwater artesian Springs, limestone cliffs and so much more of Mama Nature! Warning: activity is mostly restricted to hiking on the trails because it's a nature preserve, not a park or playground. Their Raptor Center takes in hundreds of injured hawks, owls and eagles to heal and rehab for release and they have a couple dozen who can't be safely released on display in big flight cages. It was cool taking a sip from the, "Yellow Spring," that the local village is named for! I found the staff there very knowledgeable and kind too and they host many guided hikes and classes! Definitely worth the drive to spend a few hours hiking and healing!

I visited Glen Helen about 2 or 3 times in the past as a University student. Recently, in October 2021, I drove down from Columbus (Ohio) with a friend and I met 2 other friends there too. All 4 of us had a great time. LOCATION -- Glen Helen Nature Preserve is in the town of Yellow Springs. It is closer to Dayton than Columbus. If you are driving from Columbus, the drive to YellowSprings, Ohio is only 50 minutes to 1 hour. It is west of the city of Columbus. ACTIVITIES (hiking, flowers, waterfalls, etc) -- I am stating the obvious here but if you love the outdoors and nature then you'll enjoy your visit here. I recommend that you wear hiking shoes that can handle slightly rough terrain (rocks) but regular sneakers or running shoes is fine. I managed with just sneakers. There is a section where you'll see a small waterfall which is cool. Throughout the whole Nature Preserve, you'll encounter wildflowers depending on what time of year that you visit. The hiking trails are not clearly marked so keep this in mind when you go out exploring; however, the visitors center is a great starting point. Besides hiking, what I found interesting was the section to view raptors. RAPTOR CENTER -- I enjoyed seeing all the birds but mainly eagles and hawks at the Raptor Center. Although they were in cages, the reason is because these are injured raptors. The cages are quite large so there is space for them to move around. Some of them were very big which is interesting to see up close. PARKING -- It is free if you park somewhere in the town of Yellow Springs or you can pay $5 to park at 405 Corry St. which I think takes you to main center of the nature preserve. Glen Helen is a perfect family outing for everyone to enjoy. **** - 22/150 total reviews in 2022 - 500 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 12 March 2022

I was looking for something to do between Columbus and Dayton and stumbled upon this sizeable nature preserve. There is a fee (per car, not per person), but I would judge this place to be more worth it than a lot of parks. Much of the trails follow a creek through a valley, part of which is a wetland that I was surprised to find in central Ohio; it looks more like something you'd find in the hinterlands of the Carolinas or something, albeit with less alligators. Beavers were obviously at work. There were many birds, and unfortunately some bugs too. There were numerous beautiful water features, and more trails than I had time for in a couple of hours, and the dip into the valley gives it an isolated feel. What really put it over the top for me was the raptor rehab facility, which housed a variety of birds, many with visible injuries preventing them from flying. It is a nice way to get a clear view of the birds, many of them the same species I saw around the park, and one can sponsor a bird's rehabilitation if one is so inclined. Even though the nature center was closed and one of the boardwalks had flooded, the park still had so much to offer than to anyone traveling through the area, I'd say if you're considering the stop it's definitely worth it. The locals of what seemed like a charming little town likely need no convincing.

Great park, needs better trail markers This is where you go in yellow springs to see the yellow spring. Parking is $5 at the center or you can park in town and it is a short walk along the bike path to the trail. I recommend pulling the map up on their website to help navigate the trails. Overall a very pretty park and cool springs.

My pup and I had a great time at Glen Helen. We did the Inman trail, which is pretty well marked until the last bit. I was afraid we were off the trail, so we turned around and went back a bit and found a slightly different path back to the car. The trails are decently wide and the Inman trail is not too strenuous, unless you have difficulty with stairs. It begins and ends with a flight of hewn rock stairs from the parking lot. There were plenty of fun things for the dog to sniff. The trial is really well shaded and goes along the river bank, so was decently cool in the morning in August. Dogs have to be leashed. Parking is $5. For COVID, the buildings are closed, so if you need a restroom, there are porta potties at the trail head.

If you need a quick road trip to Yellow Springs Ohio I highly recommend doing the trails here at Glen Helen

It was a beautiful day to take the lovely drive from Lebanon to Glenn Helen Nature preserve. We brought our dog so thanks for those who tipped that dogs are welcomed. A beautiful adventure with a few stairs to traverse but nothing that was 'this is going to kill you' kind of thing. The path in the swamp where the beaver dam is located is kind of narrow for groups of people going in both directions. The iron ore waterfalls were so pretty to the naked eye but the iPhone photo trickery really loses the immense amount of colors going on. We ran in to lots of folks who had brought their dogs and all but one was well behaved. Please, if you have a dog that has an aggressive nature, please retain them on a short leash. The wood walkway, that might be 4' wide, is not where you want to find out your 100lb+ dog has 3' of leash to use before being stopped. Download the map at the trail start for up to date trail info. Make a screen shot of said map because my phone tried to refresh a couple times with no connection so no map. The trails seemed to be well marked for us. The trail head markers were very helpful. Will we go back? Maybe if friends wanted to go but we have so many other trails to choose from we will try them before heading back.

Wonderful gem tucked in a ravine in the eclectic little town of Yellow Springs. Lots of moderate steps, and a Yellow Spring! Lots of treasures to discover ( then go eat at Sunrise Cafe )

Beautiful nature preserve with a fun loop. Wish some parts were not blocked off but I understand why! Thoroughly enjoyed hiking here.

Such a beautiful, and far less busy, escape to nature to be found in this pristine Yellow Springs gem. There is a parking lot (recently a $5 fee was being charged) immediately at the nature preserve - worth every penny, my friend! As our most recent visit occured during Covid, it was refreshing to see all of the precautions that they had in place ranging from facemask policies to having paths routed & marked as 1 way or 2 way which gives the hiker options. I absolutely love the creek and it is well worth the hike to find the absolutlely beautiful waterfalls!

What a fun and refreshing visit over Memorial Day weekend. My coworker had raved about the Yellow Springs area so I took note and made the visit! Glen Helen Nature Preserve was top of the list thanks to the rosy red Yelp reviews. My parents were with us so I knew we would need a simple and short hike that would keep everyone happy. This experience was spot on for mixed hiking levels groups. The route featured a few bridges, mini waterfalls, a raven rescue center and plenty of shade to help cool off during the high summer temps. The cost is $5 per carload and only a stone's throw from the heart of downtown Yellow Springs. Why not five stars? Bathrooms were inaccessible at both stops where they were marked (yikes) and the paths were poorly marked (nearly not marked). I would be happy to pay $8 a carload to have better marked trails. Overall, a very lovely and peaceful experience. Our easy one mile hike was just what the group needed.

Always a must when in Yellowsprings, if you want a nice connect with nature. Glen Helen is a beautiful park with plenty of waterfall features, a large creek, rock overlooks and cute little bridges; perfect for photos. I wouldn't consider this a super easy hike to begin with. If you start near the nature center, you have a pretty steep walk down beautiful rock steps. It really sets the tone for the scenery inside the preserve but it's certainly not an "easy" walk back up. The nature center houses a cute little box turtle and plenty of features for birds. If you love to get down and dirty in creeks, this is the place for you. A wide, mostly shallow creek takes up most of the park, leading up to a couple beautiful waterfalls and a bridge overlook. You can loop around if you'd like or cross back and forth over the creek. Not to be confused with John Bryan park, which is on the backside, where you'll find more "springs." Glen Helen is a kid friendly hike and the main trails are always clean and nice. Recently, they've add new barriers on the trails because of folks swimming at the waterfall; it is prohibited so leave the bathing suits at home. Beautiful little preserve to find deer tracks, bones, wildflowers, waterfalls and the loveliest little trails.

My children's experience was horrible. The birds are trapped and cages are to small, they try to fly away and are blocked by the barricading walls. Cabins are nasty. The food was disgusting and always undercooked or overcooked. The naturalists were rude and unhelpful. I do not recommend Glen Helen for your children.

We stopped here on a beautiful early spring day. The water was flowing. The paths were easy to navigate, but you do have to watch for the tree roots. There are a lot of steps. The most amazing thing was when three deer came storming out of the woods right past us! Cost is $5 to park. The only complaint I have is that none of the trails are marked. It would make it so much easier if there were just color coded signs.

I've come here to hike many times before and besides the $10 they charge to use their parking ( a bit much especially seeing as they are in no drought of funds), i've experienced no issues. They have someone to greet you and except the parking charge when you first pull in and every time i've experienced some passive aggressiveness but nothing I think twice about; HOWEVER, today I pulled in as usual and payed an older man who was the attendant and went to park. It was quite busy so I had to park closer to him on the edge of the lot in his direct line of sight, I came with two friends and we all were in a conversation before we had pulled in. We had been sat in the car for no more than ten minutes finishing this conversation because it was something private that we didn't want to discuss in front of everyone else occupying the trail no big deal, we had noticed him eyeing our car but didn't think anything of it and continued to try and finish up and begin our hike. All of a sudden i see this man begin his journey on a path directed at my vehicle and as he approaches I roll my window down just for him to tell us in a condescending tone that they have a " no idling policy" to which we responded "oh okay we are about to hike" and we sat in silence for a moment digesting the fact that we hadn't bothered anyone and had been there for not even 10 minutes just talking before starting our walk and he had decided to insert himself into our business. I believe that if I pay their absurd parking fee I should be allowed the freedom to exist and not rocket launch myself onto a hiking trail instantaneously. I don't know if we were targeted because we are youthful and he can't walk the trails himself in his old age now, as we know jealousy is the most common motive of aggression, but whatever the cause this led to my forever changed perspective of glen helen. Let it happen again and I'll call Dave Chappell and convince him to buy the land rights.

Glen Helen Nature Preserve is the most beautiful thing in Yellow Springs, which is filled with beautiful attractions. It's a great place for taking a stroll or just looking. There's several great natural features in the preserve. It has a nature center and museum. There's also a spring and waterfalls. I like Yellow Springs so this is one of my favorite places to go. It's connected to the bike trail so you can go right by it. There's some things in particular you may like to see. If you stay on the trail you get to see all kinds of wonderful features. There's the spring with yellow water. It's a copperish mineral in the water that gives it that color. There's several waterfalls. I think hiking is pretty fun and like to go to Glen Helen. It has many good trails and sites. The nature preserve offers many good chances to see wildlife.

This nature preserve has wonderful trails that include small waterfalls, natural springs, lakes, and bridges. It's a beautiful way to spend the day reconnecting to nature.

Definitely a beautiful park. We did the Inman trail it's beautiful and it also has some historical info along the way make sure you download the map. Inman trail is a clearly marked trail. We parked in the public parking behind Bentinos.

Great place to hike! I wish there were some more markers but it's an easy place to hike! There's a few mini waterfalls & it's generally very pretty & calming! I wish I went in the beginning of fall to see more colors but definitely recommend!

Heed the other reviews people. We did pay $1 for the trail map, but even with that, the directions the nice lady provided us, and the lack of trail markings, we got lost no less than three times. Did we have fun? Yes, we had a blast. The bird sanctuary was very cool! Amazing work that they are doing with that project. If the trail hadn't been so beautiful, I might have given this a two. It is a pretty cool place to hike and it is only $5 dollars for car load. The restroom was clean at the visitor center, but make sure you have extra time because there are literally no trail markings. NONE. We found a barn, that wasn't on the map, and we think might have been part of a horror movie. We were waiting for the pigs to come get us, but they didn't. We lived to tell about it. Hiker beware!!

What a beautiful place to visit! There are several trails to follow and sites to see, like the cascades. The air was so fresh and crisp. This is a pet friendly place; you just need to have them leashed. I recommend wearing hiking or slip resistant shoes because there are a few slippery spots. I highly recommend this place if you want to get in tune with nature and take in its beauty.

This is a great park in Dayton, Ohio. Parking is $5 and there are various trails and they are well-maintained and beautiful! Lots of cool waterfalls, rock formations, etc. I went during the week day and we pretty much had the trail to ourselves although I imagine it would be busy during the weekdays. Your dogs are allowed on leashes and my dog loved this trail.

No this place sucks. Who wants to walk around in nature and see wild deer moseying a few yards off the trail. And the Yellow Springs where one can drink the iron rich water travelers from Cincinnati or Columbus would travel for a day in horse drawn carriages for the perceived health benefits. Late spring early summer and fall are especially bad. Remember $5.00 parking charge. DO NOT BRING STROLLERS. The kids walk or YOU carry 'em. Oh if you have never seen a Blue Heron they are taller than your six year old. Fortunately they only eat fish.

While in Ohio for business on my days off I decided to go for a hike and decided on Glen Helen. I parked in the lot off of Corry (?) and was disappointed to find: 1) They had no bathrooms, not even an outdoor port o john. 2) There was only 1 map before you hit the trails, no paper maps to be found anywhere. 3) Once on the trails themselves there were no signs ANYWHERE. There are many forks in the trails so one could easily get lost. Thankfully I did have cell phone service so I was able to download a somewhat crude map of the area so I could find my way out. The scenery however once you're walking around is breathtaking, I've really come to love the beauty of Ohio.

As far as I know, this is the only dog friendly hiking in the Yellow Springs area. My husband and I wanted to bring our pup for a little hike, so we did the Inman trail, which is a short 1 mile loop that hits all the landmarks in the park. On your GPS, direct to 405 Corry St, which will bring you to the main entrance. There's parking there for a couple of bucks. The hike took us only 45 minutes, and that's because we were stopping to explore and take pictures along the way. It's a very easy hike, but the trails are not labeled at all, so make sure you bring a trail map with you or you will get lost! Trail maps are found at the Trailside Museum at the entrance (the museum has a restroom too!) or online. Our favorite part of the hike was the Yellow Spring which was a bright orange natural spring. Lots of cool photo opportunities. We'll come back some other time to check out the rest of the trails because there's a lot more to see! Just a short 5 minute walk in to town, so you can make a full day of Yellow Springs. https://www.glenhelen.org/trail-map

We love hiking here and try to make it down at least once per year! It's an easy spot to hike with little kids and you can play some in the water, which is always fun! Take a moment to check out the birds at the raptor center too!

Easily one of if not the best nature preserves in Ohio, hands down. It's terrific for trail running. I'd recommend exploring the trail map and trying to explore the southern side of the preserve! The main parking lot costs $5... Spend a few minutes to find free parking nearby instead.

Enjoyed a Sunday am hike following the Inman trail. The mildly hilly terrain and the easy flowing stream in the creek made the trek particularly exhilarating. Cannot believe we are just discovering this hidden gem after 18years in northern Cincinnati. Looking forward to exploring more of the preaerve, especially since it is so convenient to Young's Dairy for their exceptional butter pecan ice cream.

The Glen Helen Nature Preserve (also known as "the Glen") is 1000 acres of woods and streams interwoven with 25 miles of hiking trails. The park is owned by Antioch College's Glen Helen Ecology Institute and is open daily, dawn to dusk. Rules: Stay on designated trails Keep dogs leashed and carry out poo No swimming or wading No picking or collecting No bikes Register groups of 10 or more at 937-769-1902. $2/person donation appreciated. No picnicking or camping in the Glen. Facilities are nearby at John Bryan Park. My review... Park in the lot near the intersection of E N College St and Corry St, just to the east of Antioch College. Get a 25¢ map from the Trailside Museaum or the Glen Helen Building. Hike northeast to the yellow spring (the natural spring which is rich in iron ore, leaving a yellowish-orange coloring on the rocks). Head east past Helen's Stone and the Cascades. Hike northeast to the Raptor Center. Take a self-guided tour of the outdoor cages (open during daylight hours). Head back to the car.

Awesome hike with lots of climbing! Took the kiddos - 6 & 7- and did a mile and a half on the small trail - trails are not marked though so def recommend theAllTrails app to find your way.

This is a beautiful place to visit - the hiking is great! We went on the Historic Sites Trail so we could view all of the neat historic and geological sites in the preserve, which included the source of the Yellow Spring, waterfalls, ruins of an old dam, an Indian mound, and more. There is also an easy connection from that trail to one that takes you around to the Raptor Center, which we took so we could visit the center before continuing the trail. The Raptor Center takes in injured raptors, including a variety of owls, bald eagles, hawks, and more, which are housed around the exterior of the building. The signage provides information about the bird species in general, as well as explaining the history of the specific birds kept there. It is a very nice little facility. There is also a museum and a bird blind near the parking lot area, which add some additional interesting things to do.

A great park in the Yellow Springs area just outside of Dayton. Glen Helen offers beautiful hiking trails, nature related venues, and an active stream with many bridges, waterfalls, and creek side hills and trees. A great spot for a jog or a walk!

Hiked here last Friday and it is a gorgeous place to hike. Definitely a good easy/moderate hike. Nothing to hard but the stairs at the beginning and end of you have any knee troubles. There's a $5 fee for parking or you can get a membership for year round access from what I gathered which I think my husband and I will do especially since there is a student price on their website.

Very disappointed! Came for our wedding anniversary weekend, and I understand there are restrictions for covid-19, but it's a nature preserve. I feel if people are wanting to get out and about it should be accessible especially ones that are recommended to the public for scenery. There are restaurants and shops and gas stations open, the fact that a nature preserve is restricted makes zero sense.

Wonderful place to spend a nice day! Trails were well kept, clean, staff was friendly. If I needed something to do and were in Dayton again: This would be on my list!!

If you want to experience a natural phenomenon, Glen Helen is it. The quietness while walking through the scenic trails is great. Seeing the true Yellow Springs is awesome. Best to join the Glen Helen Association to learn more about their educational programs for all levels.

This place is GORGEOUS!!!!! Price- 2 dollar parking and 50cent maps available at the trailside museum Parking- You will see a small parking lot on your left if you turn left on corry st coming from xenia. Bring water and snacks! I enjoyed the small hike but prepare on the way back. The uphill parts are not too amazing haha. If you like hiking and/or being with nature, this is the place for you!!! :) It is BEAUTIFUL!!!

PROS: * beautiful scenery with the stream and little water falls * ample hiking/walking trails * parking lot is easy to find and is right there at the trails CONS: * you aren't permitted to get in the water, so if you're hot while hiking you can't splash in the stream to cool off. FULL REVIEW: We stopped at this park on our way out of Yellow Springs. We aren't from this area, but visiting some family in a nearby town and they recommended we take a quick walk at Glen Helen before coming back. This is a very nice oasis. The stream and little waterfalls were beautiful, and the trails are great for walking or hiking. Down in the lowest parts it's all shaded in the summer from the trees, but air movement is minimal so if it's hot and humid, you sweat a lot. I would have loved to spend more time! We were there for about an hour. So many trails to wander, you could easily spend a whole day here. You're not permitted to get in the water anywhere, so if it's hot, you can't cool yourself off. However, it's so pretty to look around anywhere you are in the Glen. The gravel parking lot has an honor system fee, which serves as a donation for this park. That's a good way to do it, I think. The lot is easy to get in and out of and easy to find. The trails seem to be well maintained. People seem to respect it well because we saw no trash as we walked. I would definitely recommend Glen Helen. I would love to come back someday and spend more time walking and hiking around. There are so many great places to take pictures, too.

The Glen Helen trails are beautiful and somewhat challenging at times which make it super fun. The only reason I rated 3 stars was because although we had a map, the trails aren't marked and we didn't know where we were a few times as there seem to be lots of little trails that branch off and as it was our first time there. $5 a car to park.

i came to hike to with friends. after we'd payed the $10 parking fee we sat in the car and chatted before getting out to hike, something we do everytime. we'd been sat for abt 10 mins when the older man working approached the window and said "we have a no idling rule so...yeah". immediately rolled up the window and drove away bc babe absolutely not. first off, had my eyebrow raised cause wtf does idling even mean, had to type it into my google search. upon realizing that it meant "sitting and doing nothing" i was fuming. i paid $10 to park here in this lil lot, i'll sit and do nothing if i want?? what is it to you?? i mean seems all this man does is sit in that little folding chair and idle all day. and again, wtf is it to you if i sit here and chat for a little before i hike especially if i paid $10? please go plop in that folding chair and mind your own. happens again and i'll start a forest fire! watch me put the hell in glen helen thanks for reading!

This place is simply beautiful. A drink from the Yellow Springs is against the rules, and would make a great mixer for an iron mineral hi ball. So many great water features, the Cascade is a must see. Ok, the Raptor Reserve is the best place to see hawks, kestrels, owls and eagles in western Ohio. They are in captivity, but so amazing to see them all together in one place. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

I've been to many different hiking spots within a couple hours of Glen Helen, the Glen is my favorite of them all!

THE TRAILS ARE NOT MARKED. Unless you can find your way looking at the trail map it is not fun - I don't enjoy hiking when I have no idea where I am going. We parked at the nature center and ended up near the covered bridge on Grinnell Rd. Walked a mile up the busy road to the bike trail and back to the beginning. The saving grace was the beer from Yellow Springs Brewery.

Glen Helen is a really special place with many different dimensions. However, come ready to explore ( and be patient). There is a Pine Tree forest ( yes forest), "Ruins", steep ascent hiking as well as a long flat cinder path along the east edge of the glen which is ideal for running. The paths run all different directions so you can get temporarily lost but keep in mind that you are essentially in a river gorge. Every trail will end up back at the creek or the prairie- from there it's easy to navigate. To me, the beauty of the place is intoxicating and never gets old- it tells you alot about what Ohio's primeval forests must have been like.

We visited the Yellow Springs area for hiking and a little getaway. We started at Clifton Gorge and LOVED it. Glen Helen wasn't as cool, but still beautiful. Very crowded. We had to find a trail without so many kids on it to really enjoy the scenery. The waterfalls and natural springs were very cool. We also loved all the trees. Definitely should check it out if in the area.