The best walks and hikes in Franklin County
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Indiana? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Franklin County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Franklin County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 27, 2025
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1. Timberlakes and Oakleaf Trails — Miami Whitewater Forest
5.86km
01:32
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Shaker Trace Outer Loop Trail — Miami Whitewater Forest
12.0km
03:05
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Badlands Trail — Miami Whitewater Forest
2.78km
00:45
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Shaker Trace Inner Loop Trail — Miami Whitewater Forest
2.13km
00:33
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Bachelor Preserve Pine Loop — Oxford, Ohio
4.56km
01:11
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Beck's Preserve via Slant Walk loop — Oxford, Ohio
8.80km
02:18
70m
70m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Bachelor Preserve Marcum loop — Oxford, Ohio
2.77km
00:42
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0m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8. Hiking loop from New Haven
6.57km
01:46
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Timberlakes Trail loop from New Haven
3.94km
01:03
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Hueston Woods loop from College Corner
3.76km
01:00
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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