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Highlands Nature Sanctuary
Trail Descriptions

Hikers can pick up a printed hiking map at the Appalachian Forest Museum during open hours

Please note: Dogs are not permitted on Sanctuary trails except at:
Crow Point and Ridgeview Farm

Download PDF of Trail Map

Highlands Nature Sanctuary Home

Appalachian Forest Museum Visitor Center & Trails:
March 15 - November 15 daily from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Hiking: All other trails open from sunrise to sunset
Address: 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge, OH 45612
Phone: 937-365-1935 Email: arcpreserveinfo@gmail.com
Download and Go! - Hiking Guide and More Information
A dog owner's guide to hiking the Arc of Appalachia

Map of Highland Nature Sanctuary and Appalachian Forest Preserve System, showing trails, preserve boundaries, and points of interest in the Appalachian region, including the Forest Museum, trailheads, and various preserves.
A detailed trail guide map titled "Hiking at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary" with descriptions of various trails, directions, and highlights, including Forest Museum Trailhead, Barrett's Rim Trailhead, Cedar Run Trailhead, Kamelands Trailhead, Crow Point Trailhead, Ridgeview Farm Trailhead, Maude's Cedar Narrows Trailhead, and others, each with specific trail length, difficulty, and route details.