b'Thunderbunny Trail at Strouds Run State Park erupts with color in early to mid-spring with wildflowers carpeting the forest floor along the pathway.Places to exploreBEAUTIFUL IN EVERY SEASONODNR.GOV [search Strouds Run]Strouds Run State Park offers 2,600 acres of preserved, virtually untouched wilderness, nestled quietly behind the hills of Athens. Explore by hiking, biking, kayaking or simply watch the sunset from the beach along Dow Lake.GORGEOUS SUNRISE AND SUNSET VIEWSOHIO.EDU/MUSEUM-COMPLEX/MAPPATHENSFollow The Ridges Land Use Tour to the top of Radar Hill, the highest point in Athens County. Along the way youll learn how the forests and fields were shaped by prior land use. Its a spectacular view for catching the beginning or the end of the day. Bring flashlights for your hike before or after daylight.PEACEFUL PATHWAYS ATHENSCONSERVANCY.ORGFind solitude and connect with nature in any of theFrost covered grasses shimmer in the sunlight as the Athens Conservancys 14 preserves. We suggest startingsun rises above The Ridges Nature Trails.with the Baker Preserve, a 282-acre property with 4.75 miles of hiking trail featuring scenic bluffs, 100-year-old trees and diverse flora and fauna. TAKING IT EASYBIKEATHENSOHIO.COMBring your bikes to Athens. Cruise along the 22-mile Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, which follows the Hocking River along a former railroad bed. It connects the City of Athens, Eclipse Company Town and the City of Nelsonville. This is a fun way to experience the beauty of Southeast Ohio. WILD RIDES IN THE WOODSBAILEYSTRAILSYSTEM.ORGHit the trails at Ohios premier MTB destination, where youll find adventure around every turn. The Baileys isFern fronds begin to unfurl along built for all skill levels of cyclists, hikers, runners, adaptivethe trail at the Baker presserve.athletes, hunters, and nature enthusiasts. VISIT ATHENS COUNTY | ATHENSOHIO.COM 43'