Last updated: July 10, 2023
Place
Hopeton Earthworks
NPS / Tom Engberg
Quick Facts
Location:
Chillicothe, Ohio
Significance:
2,000 Year Old Earthworks
Designation:
National Historical Park
Amenities
4 listed
Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Trash/Litter Receptacles
The Hopeton Earthworks complex includes a 20-acre circle, a 20-acre square, at least two small circles and parallel walls. The 292-acre site consists of a square enclosure about 900 feet on a side that is joined to a circle with a diameter of about 1,050 feet. Smaller circular structures also join the square at various points, and linear parallel earthworks extend westward toward the river for about 2,100 feet from the northwest corner of the square.
Hopeton Earthworks was officially reopened to the public on August 25th, 2016. It is now accessible for visitors during daylight hours. There are no restroom facilities at the site. The site has a 1.1 mile trail (round trip) that leads to an overlook area for viewing the earthwork remnants. The parking area at the trailhead is located on Hopetown road, about 1/3 mile west of North Bridge Street (S.R. 159). Visit the Hopeton Earthworks 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.