Best Nature preserves in Owen County, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places: Nature preserves in Owen County

Discover the best places in Owen County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 179 places from Nature preserve category.

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Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Tree-lined hiking trails along sandstone cliffs or at the foot of a gorge dotted with waterfalls.

4.90 (2.1K reviews) (~219.54 km from centre)

Cincinnati Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍 I don't make it to CNC very often any more due to physical limitations but this place is amazing and I'm hoping it is still well hiked!! Red wing trail!! Not 5 stars because the aforementioned trail is ALWAYS muddy! Bring old shoes and you'll have a blast!

4.90 (1.2K reviews) (~82.85 km from centre)

Red River Gorge Geological Area

National forest

Area of huge cliffs & sandstone arches carved by the Red River, with a visitor center.

4.90 (761 reviews) (~131.11 km from centre)

Glen Helen Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Quiet reserve with walks amid 400-year-old trees, waterfalls & wildflowers, plus a raptor center.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~162.63 km from centre)

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Limestone & dolomite gorges offering varied hiking paths, some with wooden walkways & lookouts.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~164.31 km from centre)

Charleston Falls Preserve

Nature preserve

County park with forest & prairie, hiking trails, a nature boardwalk & a picturesque waterfall.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~164.57 km from centre)

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Nature preserve

This 734-acre woodland preserve has 10 mi. of marked hiking trails, plus streams & wildlife.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~80.35 km from centre)

Saunders Springs Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Wooded nature preserve with 3 rustic cabins from the 1800s, hiking trails & picnic/BBQ pavilions.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~123.36 km from centre)

Germantown MetroPark

Park

This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.

4.80 (975 reviews) (~128.42 km from centre)

Rentschler Forest MetroPark

Nature preserve

Picturesque open space featuring walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds & river views.

4.80 (801 reviews) (~102.83 km from centre)

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Scenic nature preserve offering hiking trails, naturalist-led programs, green space & picnic tables.

4.80 (799 reviews) (~188.37 km from centre)

Aullwood Audubon

Non-profit organization

👍👍 We loved, loved, loved this park! We stopped by to see 'The Troll That Hatched an Egg' exhibit. It's VERY affordable, but if you have a membership to the Cincinnati Nature Center, it's free! We went on a weekend after we had a ton of rain, so it was to be expected, but the trails were SUPER muddy. L...

4.80 (726 reviews) (~156.53 km from centre)