Ross County Park District Events

Women of any age are invited to join us on the third Sunday of each month to explore gems within the Ross County Park District. Enjoy a scenic hike, engage in good conversation, and perhaps even meet some new friends along the way. Hikes will vary in intensity from easy to moderate, but can be adjusted to accommodate special needs if requested in advance. Please contact Cheilon Preston at cheilonpreston@rosscountyohio.gov with questions or concerns.
The Coppel Trail is a 1-mile trail rated easy to moderate. All speeds and experience levels welcomed!
Meet by the kiosk in the parking lot.

Buzzard’s Roost is one of Ross County Park District’s largest and most popular parks. So big that it actually encompasses over 1,500 acres!! Our trails cover some great expanses, but what if you could explore all those other hidden acres with a naturalist as your guide? Well, here is your chance! Put on those hiking boots and grab a hat and a bottle of water, cause its time to get to bushwhacking. Prepare to hike about 2 miles of moderate hiking. Dress for inclement weather. Meet in the lower parking lot at 4:30.

Join Naturalist Ted for an evening of survival education and bushcrafting. We will discuss the wilderness survival basics, risk assessment, and how to craft your own tools in a backcountry setting or at home! We will have a short talk and presentation before a short half-mile hike to collect materials to create your very own bow drill for friction fire making! All materials and tools provided. We will meet in the lower parking lot of Buzzard’s Roost and hike the half mile up to the barn, about half mile for collecting materials, and then the half mile back to the parking lot. In total 1.5 to 2 miles of easy to moderate uphill terrain. Please be sure to wear boots, bring gloves, and dress for inclement weather. See you there!

Rocks that are rounded and gems that are pointed. Stones and minerals that are metamorphic. Crystals that shine and make pretty rings. These are a few of my favorite things!
Fun for all, Geology club dives deep into learning more about our planet and the minerals within it. Meet in the lower parking lot for a short half-mile walk up to the Den, where we will ID rocks, discuss geological current events, and more!
Not just for adults. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See you there!