b'Sunrise view from Radar Hill at The Ridges.Places to exploreBEAUTIFUL SPRING SCENESODNR.GOV [search Strouds Run]Strouds Run State Park offers 2,600 acres of preserved, virtually untouched wilderness, nestled quietly behind the hills of Athens. Take a hike along the 2.9-mile Thunderbunny Trail in mid to late April when wildflowers carpet the forest floor.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 the Athens Conservancys 14 preserves. We suggest starting 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 is built for all skill levels of cyclists, hikers, runners, adaptiveSpringtime at Strouds Run State Park.athletes, hunters, and nature enthusiasts. VISIT ATHENS COUNTY | ATHENSOHIO.COM 63'