Scioto Trail State Park, Southeast Ohio Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Chillicothe downtown area, specifically at the Ross County Courthouse located at 45 E Main St, Chillicothe, OH 45601. From the courthouse, head south on E Main St toward S Paint St. Continue walking until you reach the intersection with S Paint St. Turn right onto S Paint St and continue walking until you reach the intersection with E Water St. Turn left onto E Water St and walk until you reach the intersection with N Bridge St. Turn right onto N Bridge St and walk over the Scioto River. After crossing the river, continue straight as N Bridge St becomes Lake Rd. Follow Lake Rd for approximately 2 miles. You will find Scioto Trail State Park on your right at 144 Lake Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start at the Chillicothe downtown area near the Ross County Courthouse. From there, bike south on E Main St, then turn right onto S Paint St. Continue to E Water St and turn left. Follow E Water St to N Bridge St, where you will turn right. Cross over the Scioto River on N Bridge St. After crossing, continue straight as the road turns into Lake Rd. Stay on Lake Rd for approximately 2 miles. Scioto Trail State Park will be on your right at 144 Lake Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  If you prefer public transportation, check the local bus schedule for any routes that serve Lake Rd. You may board a bus at any major stop in Chillicothe, such as near the Ross County Courthouse. Ensure to ask the bus driver if the bus will take you close to Scioto Trail State Park. If there is no direct route, consider taking the bus to the nearest stop on Lake Rd and then walking approximately 0.5 miles to the park entrance at 144 Lake Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601.