Leo petroglyph, Southeast Ohio Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, begin your journey by getting onto US-35 E from your current location in Southeast Ohio. Continue on US-35 E until you reach the exit for OH-32 E toward Portsmouth. Merge onto OH-32 E and follow this road for approximately 15 miles. Take the exit for OH-124 S toward Ray and merge onto OH-124 S. After about 9 miles, turn right onto Park Rd. The Leo Petroglyphs Nature Preserve will be at 400 Park Rd, Ray, OH 45672. There is free parking available on-site.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you will need to take a bus to a nearby city that has access to local transit options. Start by taking a Greyhound or Megabus to Chillicothe, OH. From Chillicothe, you can call a local taxi service or rideshare app (like Uber or Lyft) to take you the 25 miles to the Leo Petroglyphs Nature Preserve at 400 Park Rd, Ray, OH 45672. Be prepared for the taxi fare to be around $30-$50 depending on the time of day and demand.

• Biking

  If you're adventurous and prefer biking, you can start from a nearby town like Chillicothe or Athens. Follow the bike paths or use back roads to connect to OH-124 S. There are several scenic routes available, but be cautious as some roads may have heavy traffic. The ride from Chillicothe to Ray is approximately 25 miles, and it can take around 2-3 hours depending on your biking speed. Remember to wear a helmet and be visible to drivers.