Ready to unplug and dive into the wild side of Ohio? Paddle your way down the Mad River, fuel up with a picnic at Buck Creek State Park, and toss some discs before heading into town for a delivious meal on the patio at Mela Urban Bistro. Try rock climbing at Mad River Gorge then share a pizza night at COhatch’s Crust & Company. Cap it all off with a hike through the raw, rugged beauty of Clifton Gorge—one of Ohio’s geological gems.
Adventure inspired by @TravelingWithNina.
DAY 1:
MORNING:
Mad River Adventures Kayak Trip
Grab a bite for breakfast and head to
Mad River Adventures for a leisurely
kayak trip down the Mad River.
AFTERNOON:
Picnic at Buck Creek State Park - Grab a to
go lunch from Mike & Rosy’s near Wittenberg
University campus and head to Buck Creek State
Park for an afternoon picnic.
After you eat, play the disc golf course
located on the grounds.
EVENING:
Mela Urban Bistro - Enjoy dinner and a few
cocktails on the patio of Mela Urban Bistro.
AFTERNOON:
Rock Climbing at Mad River Gorge - A newly
cleared area of the Mad River Gorge provides a
great location to practice your climbing skills.
EVENING:
Crust & Company - Hit COhatch for
some Italian style pizza.
MORNING:
Hike Clifton Gorge - Grab your hiking boots and
hike the trails. This 268-acre preserve protects
one of the most spectacular dolomite and
limestone gorges in the state.
Based on an itinerary created for
Traveling with Nina
rootedinohio.com