Trip Idea

Hiking the Sites of Hopewell Culture NHP

Multiple Parks

A trailhead opening between clusters of trees
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Archeology, Native American Heritage, Night Sky, Scenic Views, Foothills, Plains and Valleys more »
Activities Hiking, Front-Country Hiking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Educational, Inspirational
Parks Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Trail Maps for Park Sites

Suggested Activities
  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    Hiking & Exploring Mound City Group
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Mound City Group
    • Duration: 20–180 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Two people walking into a grass-covered mound area

    Visit the reconstructed earthwork site of the Hopewell culture which dates back to over 2,000 years ago. Walk amongst the mounds and reflect upon the culture's workmanship and ponder about life during a simpler time.

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  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    Hiking & Exploring Hopeton Earthworks
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Chillicothe, Ohio
    • Duration: 60–180 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Interpretive Mowing

    Explore the Hopeton Earthworks site and take in the engineering marvel that these incredible Native Americans accomplished over 2,000 years ago. Visitors will also enjoy the nature that will envelope them during their hike around the complex.

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  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    Hiking & Exploring Hopewell Mound Group
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Hopewell Mound Group
    • Duration: 45–180 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Two interpretive signs in the foreground with a large green field in the background

    The home to the largest Hopewell mound ever constructed and the type-site of the Hopewell culture, Hopewell Mound Group offers visitors a glimpse into the past by showcasing the vastness and size of what these ancient people accomplished. Visitors can learn about the past while enjoying limited recreational opportunities.

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  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    Hiking & Exploring Seip Earthworks
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Front-Country Hiking
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Bainbridge, Ohio
    • Duration: 30–180 Minutes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Grass-cut trails leading to a large, manicured tall earthen mound.

    Seip Earthworks is a marvel of geometric grandeur that was constructed by the Hopewell culture over 2,000 years ago. Today, visitors can take in the magnitude of the site's scale and the Hopewell accomplishments as you can hike in and around the complex to experience what it may have been like to be part of such an amazing feat.

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Last updated: July 23, 2024