Located in the rolling hills of southwest Ohio is one of my favorite hikes, Buzzardroost Rock. Nearly two hours of driving from Cincinnati, I arrived at the lot where I parked my car and took the stairs down to the trail head.
An old sign marked the start of the trail so I crossed the road where I entered a forest of maple trees. Considered a moderately difficult trail, I was guaranteed stunning views of the valley once I reached the scenic overlook.
Additional stairs brought me further into the woods where I reached a board walk protecting me from the surrounding wetlands. Even a small rain would cause this area to flood, so the wooded platform was much appreciated.
Wooden stairs were a welcome sight for climbing up the side of the hill.
I crossed over the creek using wooden planks which had been perfectly laid down for hikers to span the trickling water.
Large sandstone rocks appeared at the crest of the hill and as the sun began to set, its reflection gave the monolith stones a reddish orange glow.
I was a little disappointed that the sun was beginning to set, but the sky was such a beautiful pink and orange that I took a few moments to enjoy the spectacular colors streaming through the trees.
The further I walked, the more beautiful the colors came together. It was so worth taking a few moments to enjoy the views, but I was also wanting to make sure that I made it to the overlook before it was too late.
I continued walking while enjoying the beautiful sunset.
The sky remained dusk when I reached the overlook. The boardwalk led to a circular viewing area which seemed to cling to the side of the hill.
A closer look at the countryside below leaves me breathless….or it may have just been the hike. I could feel the peace and quiet as I looked down over the valley. I immediately took notice of the farmhouse, surrounded by acres of land and agreed that the hike was definitely worth the effort.
Have you had the opportunity to hike Buzzardroost Rock? I would love to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below. Thanks for reading about my evening hike at Buzzardroost and wishing you many Happy Trails!
To hike Buzzardroost Rock, enter the following address into your GPS to reach the parking lot for the trail:
Buzzardroost Rock Trail
16300 OH-125
West Union, OH 45693
