Hopewell Mound Group

A view of the untouched 2,000 year old earthen wall located above the farming plain of the site.

NPS / Tom Engberg

Quick Facts

Location:

Chillicothe, Ohio

Significance:

2,000 Year Old Earthworks

Designation:

National Historical Park

Amenities

12 listed

Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Here, at Hopewell Mound Group, people of the Hopewell culture built an enormous earthwork complex spanning about 130 acres. An earthen wall extended for over two miles, surrounding an immense sacred space that included 29 burial mounds. The general shape of the earthwork is a parallelogram 1,800 feet long on the east and the west sides and 2,800 feet long on the north and south.

The site is accessible for visitors during daylight hours. A 2.5 mile interpretive trail is available for visitors to walk while a portion of the Rails-To-Trails multi-use path is located along Sulphur Lick Road for bicycles to utilize. Bikes are only permitted on the multo-use path, not on the interpretive trail. Restrooms and a covered picnic shelter are available to visitors. The picnic shelter is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do not accept reservations for the shelter's use. Visit the Hopewell Mound Group page for additional information about this site, including directions and maps.

Important Note: Launching, landing and operation of any type of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV / drones) is not permitted within National Park Service boundaries at any time. It is not restricted to just park operating hours. This is a 24/7 regulation, every day of the year. All sites and areas of Hopewell Culture National HIstorical Park (even parking lots) are included. Please report violations to a ranger or by calling us or emailing us. Read more about Unmanned Aircraft in the National Parks.