Glen Helen Nature Preserve

Great easy hiking that is also incredibly unique. From the damn to the waterfalls, it’s a great nature area. Trails aren’t the best marked so make sure you have some sort of navigation tool if you’re not just going in the loop. There are other cool trails that come off the main loop as well. Great spot!

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!

The trails well maintained and most of them are shaded. It’s so nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle and escape into this corner of beautiful nature with forest, swamp, creek, waterfall, spring all in one. You can park for free at the near by community center and walk over on the little Miami trail to connect with trail into the park.

Visited Glen Helen Nature Preserve recently, and it was an amazing experience! The trails are well-maintained and offer a peaceful escape into nature. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, waterfalls, and unique rock formations. The Cascades waterfall was definitely a highlight, and the Raptor Center was a nice surprise, offering a chance to see rescued birds up close. The trails are mostly shaded, making it a great spot for a relaxing hike. Some paths are a bit rugged, so good hiking shoes are recommended. Parking was easy to find, and the entry fee is minimal but goes toward conservation efforts, which is great. Overall, Glen Helen is a fantastic spot for hiking, photography, or just unwinding in nature. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting the Yellow Springs area!

Yellow springs in a magical place full of culture and talent!! This state park is beautiful with its water falls to historic rock stairs. Pet friendly and a great way to get grounded and hug a tree!! $10.00 parking

This spot is amazing spot to go for a hike. They have over twenty five trails and multiple mini waterfalls. There are lots of massive rocks and I mean like ten foot and up rocks. The trails are like 6.5 out of 10 difficulty. I’d wear hiking boots but no need for a helmet. There are points where things can get rocky and slippery but just walk carefully and everything should be gucci. There are lots of diverse flowers, greenery, and fauna along the trails. I also went long boarding on their trail just outside the preserve. They have nice wide paved trails for biking and skating. I highly recommend visiting this spot if you enjoy the outdoors.

Nice trails and beautiful scenery. Very clean and well kept grounds. Different level hike difficulties available by following different trails. Family friendly

Glen Helen is always beautiful, my buddy and I went hiking out there yesterday. It was absolutely beautiful. I've been hiking in the Glen since college in 1993. This park is in immaculate shape. They always keep the trails nice. It is a beautiful place to spend time with family or friends on the weekend hiking.