Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve

Category: Nature preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio

Address: 2381 OH-343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA

Phone: +16142656453

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Melissa Corns

Jul 30, 2022

Great nature preserve for hiking and getting outside. It is largely shaded. Be careful if you are hiking with small children as the gorges are steep. We spent several hours out in the preserve and only hiked part of the trails.

SUO Family

May 30, 2022

We parked at Orion parking area (entrance is at John Bryan SP on SR 370) and took the John L Rich trail to go alongside the gorge. You can take the north rim trail but it is not as scenic as the former. Parking is available at Clifton Gorge Nature Center on SR 343bas well, which is more closer to the gorge. Area is scenic and very beautiful. Vegetation is completely different compared to surrounding SPs. I would say more diverse plants and humid, like a virgin rain forest. We have seen variety of vegetation that haven’t seen anywhere else.

Jeffrey OConnell

Jan 19, 2022

Free parking with 30 spaces? Deep gorge with a swift stream coursing over the rocks. Outlook points peeking over the gorge offer great views. There are placards on overlook decks describing bits of history. Multiple trail choices. Well maintained with sturdy railings and steps. There was even a waterfall with huge icicles! Very nice way to spend an afternoon.

Chuck Worley

Dec 16, 2021

Amazing hiking and natural scenery. Trails are relatively easy, and largely pretty flat, but it is a gorge, so there is some up and down. There are upper and lower trails that give you the choice to see the river from up high, or right …

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Questions & Answers

Can I go fishing?

Neil Mutzner | Dec 23, 2018
MARCUS STEVEN JOHNSON | Dec 24, 2018

No hunting and fishing on nature preserve and natural areas permitted (Fishing permitted on scenic river lands)

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How much for a four persons home, oreferably in orange county new York

madlyn Taylor | Dec 23, 2017
Bill Huls | Dec 24, 2017

No idea what you are talking about.

Are Cookout's allowed?

walter Haas | Dec 22, 2020
7stringdavemc | Dec 23, 2020

I belive they would be on the outskirts or designated areas only.. Im not too sure. But now i need to know the answer as well. Happy grilling.. Yellow springs is awesome none the less. And that park is awesome but i would doubt they would allow it in path areas.

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What about a dog in campground

ursula pence | Dec 23, 2018
David Str | Dec 24, 2018

Didn't know there was a campground.

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Can I setup my tent over the night and stay there in winter? Is it allowed?

Dhilip Kumar | Dec 23, 2018
MARCUS STEVEN JOHNSON | Dec 24, 2018

No camping permitted, within the preserve. Only at John Bryan State Park Campgrounds.

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Is there and admission fee now? Someone told me there was…

David Darby | Jun 25, 2021
Jamie Obermeyer | Jun 26, 2021

Maybe they were confused with Glen Helen Nature Preserve. Glen Helen, John Bryan State Park, and Clifton Gorge are connected. There is a $5 fee to park at Glen Helen, which is a private nature center,, unless you are a member.

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Do they have wheelchair accessiblity?

Richard Harris | Dec 22, 2020
chris g | Dec 23, 2020

No. went there to see for myself because of handycapped child.

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Are dogs allowed?

Anne Moss | Dec 22, 2020
Jeremy Childrey | Dec 23, 2020

No pets are allowed of any kind. You'll see signs posted at the head of the trails.

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Can i go with bycicle?

Manuel Alvarado | Dec 22, 2020
Chuck Boostem | Dec 23, 2020

It has a sign no bikes or pets

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Does John Bryan sp allow deer hunting

Timothy Richardson | Dec 22, 2020
Ryan Ours | Dec 23, 2020

No. It is is a nature preserve. No hunting or fishing allowed in the park.

Is John Bryan State Park allow deer hunting

Timothy Richardson | Dec 22, 2020
Robin Wenner | Dec 23, 2020

No

Is there kayaking

Tom Ward | Dec 22, 2020
Nicholas Nickert | Dec 23, 2020

There is not

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Is Clifton Gorge open for hiking

B Poling | Dec 22, 2020
Melanie Hartke | Dec 23, 2020

Yes!

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I hiked the trail in February and part of the trail was closed. Has the full trail reopened?

Dennis G | Dec 22, 2020
Diana Moyer | Dec 23, 2020

It was open when I went a few weeks ago

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Are dogs welcome?

Tommy Bowen | Dec 22, 2020
MARK RABY | Dec 23, 2020

I go to the Gorge often and see people who have their dogs with them. Pets are not allowed, and I wouldn't take the chance of getting a citation from a Ranger there.

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Are these good hiking trails and would they be good in the Winter time?

Dan Grau | Dec 23, 2019
Sharon Monroe | Dec 24, 2019

Have only been there in winter for a little taste of the scenery. Depending on the weather you should be able to hike but the lower trail could be slippery.

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Any trailer camping?

Dianna Kneipp | Dec 23, 2019
Jim Herrin | Dec 24, 2019

Short answer is no. However, The gorge extends into the John Bryant state park. It's a beautiful walk from one end to the other of about 6 miles or less. John Bryant has various camping capabilities.

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Is this a pet friendly place?

Jenny Elig | Dec 23, 2019
Amanda Wadsworth | Dec 24, 2019

Pets are not allowed on trails

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Is there any place to swim there

Ronda Huffman | Dec 23, 2019
William Aaron | Dec 24, 2019

Wade in the creek

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Are service dogs allowed?

Gloria P | Dec 23, 2019
Keith Moher | Dec 24, 2019

Dogs aren't allowed per the sign.

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What are the hours

China M | Dec 23, 2019
Keri Rammelsberg | Dec 24, 2019

Pretty sure it's like most parks, sunrise to sunset. Some of the path is tricky, so you definitely need to go in the daytime.

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Is there a fee for admission and/or parking at this time of year?

OnceInAnAlbatross | Dec 23, 2019
Garrett Downing | Dec 24, 2019

Free free free

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Could I have my wedding there?

Morgan Bates | Dec 23, 2018
Andy Mendel | Dec 24, 2018

2 issues. Space and parking. If it's a really small wedding you could pull it off

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are there bike trails at the gourge?

Glenn Schneider | Dec 23, 2018
don berrier | Dec 24, 2018

Not really

Where is the parking lot close to the science nature museum?

Michele Chumlea | Dec 23, 2018
Jennifer Thompson | Dec 24, 2018

They have a lot of cool stuff in the Nature Center.

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Is there any cliffs to jump off of? And can you swim in the water

Christian Edwards | Dec 23, 2018
Michael Williams | Dec 24, 2018

You can do all three but you wont get very far

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Who was the guy who jumped the gorge escaping from the Native Americans who had taken him prisoner?

Julie Wagner | Dec 23, 2018
Jerry G | Dec 24, 2018

It was daniel boone or Simon Kenton

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Do you need a permit to hike?

Morgan Butler | Dec 23, 2018
Carla Riley | Dec 24, 2018

No permit is needed for hiking

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