Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
Managed by Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
11 acres0.2 mi of trail
Narrows Trail
No dogs
Directionsto Clifton Gorge Parking Lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Clifton
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park in Clifton
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 4% of Clifton’s land is conserved, about 3 acres. 3 acres are parks and preserves, 21 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
4%
3 acres · of 0.2 sq mi of land
Trails
0.3 mi
1.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
3 ac
21 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3 conserved acres
4% of Clifton’s land. Who manages Clifton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land3 ac
State Park · 3 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bryan State Park State Park | Other state land | 3 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Clifton
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Waterfalls in Clifton
2 waterfalls without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Narrows Trail0.2 mi
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Clifton
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.7 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Clifton →
Next door
Clifton and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Miami Township | 15% | 1.5 | 238 | 83% | A+ |
| Green Township | 9% | 0.1 | under 1 | 2% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Clifton
Where can I hike in Clifton?
The longest trail networks: Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Clifton’s trails?
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Clifton?
5,854 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Clifton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Clifton neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →