The most impressive mast I have seen in the state of Ohio. Black gum, white and red oak, cherry and crazy amounts of beech reside here. Most of the preserve is vernal so prepare for mosquitoes (i.e. bug repellant, cover your skin). A handicap and stroller accessible (might need a 4x4 wheelchair in a few spots:) Trex boardwalk/trail throughout. A hidden gem so close to town. Enjoy:)

A Google rabbit hole lead me here. "Are there any old growth forests left in Ohio" and apparently there are some left! Luckily, I live near a few so this was my visit the next day. The trees in here are enormous. there are no dirt trails, it's all about a mile of boardwalk. However, I would probably not go on a windy day since there are many enormous dead trees that look like any strong dust could bring them down. We went on a nearly windless day. I absolutely enjoyed it and will be back again when the trees leaf out.

Short boardwalk hike. Visited in the winter and will return in the spring. Not nearly as breathtakingly mysterious as the Forest Cathedral in western PA but beautiful nevertheless. I am grateful for such preserves.

Wonderful place. Great woods with lots older trees, some over 400 years old according to signs. Trail is about 1 mile, with a boardwalk the entire way. Very peaceful but there was some road noise in spots. Lots of bird sounds. Some interesting mushroom formations on the many downed trees. Good variety of tree species. Definitely worth a stop. If I lived near by I would visit all the time.

If you love the woods, you'll love this place. Think: forest bathing in an old growth forest. The boardwalk path felt a little limiting (I prefer to get my feet on the ground), but the lack of invasive species here is truly impressive. It's the forest as this region meant it to be.

I try to visit as often as I can. A beautiful old growth forest, with an abundance of native plants. It's great to visit at various times of the year to fully appreciate all of the plants that thrive here. It's beautiful no matter the season, and it's well kept.

Always a great hike in an old growth forest, especially in the spring time. But all year around, unless the mosquitoes run you off in the warmer months.

Big, old trees, super quiet, lots of squirrels and chipmunks. No restrooms, no pets. Parking is across the street from the trail entrance. The trail itself is a boardwalk and there are benches every so often.

Drove 40 minutes to check it out for a picnic lunch with our dog only to get there and find a sign that says no pets. Would have been nice to know that in advance. And no trash can in the parking lot is ridiculous.***I have updated my review to 3 stars as I did send my daughter on a walk by herself while I waited with our dog at the car. I'm glad to admit in my 52 years and having lived in 7 states I never knew Nature Preserves do not allow dogs but I have learned something new. She did say the walk was quite nice but noticed some trash along the path, hence I will still be disappointed in there not being a trash reciprocal.

We love to go walking, running- even biking for my little ones so they can keep up- at Johnson woods. The path is a little difficult for strollers and wheelchairs, because it's hard to pass them, but otherwise, the scenery is beautiful. It's never really hot under the canopy of trees, and the chipmunks scurrying around are so cute. During fall, the colorful leaves are breathtaking.

Pretty basic walking paths. All of the paths are on the boardwalk, so it's great for anyone who needs a relatively smooth walking surface. There is a small loop and a larger loop. The scenery mainly consists of large trees for the area and squirrels. It's very serene with lots of birds chirping. There are benches to sit on throughout the trails and informations signs periodically.

Been going on this trail since I was little. Such a nice and peaceful stroll through the woods. Well maintained and is not easy to get lost. If you live in the area and want to go somewhere quiet and secluded then I suggest you check out Johnson Woods.

Awesome place! Beautiful woods and lots of woodland wild flowers in the spring. Nice boardwalk. Great for wheelchairs and strollers! No bathrooms of any kind. Please don't bring your dogs here. It is a nature preserve and there are reasons for for that. Please show respect.

Stopped at Johnson Woods Nature Preserve to operate Ham Radio POTA (Parks On The Air).

About a 1 mile trail. It's all trex decking. Beautiful old growth trees. Great in spring. Saw a hawk, squirrels and lots of chipmunks on recent trip

Come to see spring flowers, listen to the spring peepers before the pesky flying insects come out to play. This is a Boardwalk loop. Accessible to everyone; any kind of weather.

I love the boardwalk path throughout the whole trail. It's not the longest walk but it's flat and you could walk it over and over always noticing something different. I see wildlife everytime I go with it being different every time I go. I've gone at different times of the day and week with it never being crowded. There are benches a long the path to soak up the beauty of the woods. One of my favorite trails in Ohio

I've visited Johnson Woods, both with and without my kids. Without kids, it is definitely more peaceful - I've found a good time to go is around 7am to listen to birds and have some solitude. However, quiet times can be found during the day as well. I went with my kids (4&7) early afternoon as a homeschool field trip and we essentially saw no one. We spent over 2 hours doing the larger 1 mile loop - we had to stop to talk about mushrooms and fungus (so many mushrooms), hickory nuts, watching squirrels and chipmunks, learning about how fall plants spread seeds... There are several spots where there are explanatory markers for different environmental features. These are above 4 & 7 year old understanding as written, but can be translated to younger terms with basic environmental understanding. The trail is a boardwalk and can be traversed by strollers and wheelchairs, though I imagine it would be difficult or impossible to pass if one of each were going opposite directions. There are benches at regular intervals where you can rest if you have mobility challenges or just want to relax, look around and listen for birds. I think this nature preserve is worth a visit in multiple seasons. Important note: Dogs are not allowed on the trail, this is an overall rule for all nature preserves in Ohio. Also, the parking area is across the street from the preserve. I'd advise significant care here, on more than one occasion I have seen vehicles travelling at a much higher speed than is appropriate for a country road.

**MAKE NOTE - NO PETS ALLOWED AT THIS PARK** Also, no bike riding. The trails equal about a mile in length. Best parts: many old, tall, amazing trees in this old growth forest, spring flowers, fallen trees to play on, beautiful park, benches to sit and relax along the way. Swampy area that is un-touched and awesome. Negatives: no pets allowed due to not wanting to spread illnesses to forest (understandable... please know this before going), no picnic tables to relax and have lunch after. You walk on a boardwalk the whole time. I would've rather connecting with the forest, but perhaps they do this to preserve the ground and so that wheelchairs can access the entire park, which is good. No bathrooms. Traffic sounds you can hear throughout the park basically from a distance and it smells of cow manure (or at least did when I was there in the Spring). Additional notes: if you looking for a place to get a rigorous hike or run, do somewhere else. There are many people here and the boardwalk is awkward to run on. Despite the negatives, this 2-hour drive was worth it for me. Old growth forests are a gem and are always worth seeing. I still give it 5 stars because Mother Nature always deserves 5 stars. The complaints are simply human wants that didn't ruin the trip.