If you’re a Midwest native, it’s hard to imagine living in a landscape that doesn’t change with the seasons. We’re lucky to live in an area that experiences cool falls, not just in terms of the weather, but also because we get to delight in autumn’s natural beauty. From captivating fall foliage and picturesque backgrounds, to active wildlife encounters and crisp air, October is the perfect time to soak in the season with an outdoor excursion. Lace up your boots and let the leaves rustle underfoot as you tackle our area’s most scenic walking and hiking trails!

barnes preserve

3396 Sylvan Rd, Wooster, OH | website

beaver creek preserve

23028 Long Judson Rd, Grand Rapids, OH | website

bend view metropark

10613 S River Rd, Waterville, OH | website

black swamp preserve

1014 S Maple St, Bowling Green, OH | website

chessie circle trail

River Rd, Toledo, OH | website

howard pinkley landing

2250 Shoreland Ave, Toledo, OH | website

johnson woods state nature preserve

13240 Fox Lake Rd, Marshallville, OH | website

manhattan marsh preserve metropark

510 Clifford St, Toledo, OH | website

middlegrounds metropark

111 Ottawa St, Toledo, OH | website

oak openings preserve metropark

4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton, OH | website

oakwoods nature preserve

1400 Oakwood Ave, Findlay, OH | website

riverbend park

16618 Township Rd 208, Findlay, OH | website

river raisin national battlefield park

333 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI | website

side cut metropark

1025 W River Rd, Maumee, OH | website

sterling marsh trail

2800 State Park Rd, Monroe, MI | website

swan creek metropark

4301 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH | website

toledo botanical garden

5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo, OH | website

wildwood preserve metropark

5100 Central Ave, Toledo, OH | website

wooster memorial park

5197 Silver Rd, Wooster, OH | website

w.w. knight nature preserve

29530 White Rd, Perrysburg, OH | website