Hopeton Earthworks
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The Hopeton Earthworks are an Ohio Hopewell culture archaeological site consisting of mounds and earthwork enclosures. It is located on the eastern bank of the Scioto River just north of Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio, about 1 mile east of the Mound City Group and Shriver Circle on a terrace of the Scioto River.
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The Hopeton Earthworks are an Ohio Hopewell culture archaeological site consisting of mounds and earthwork enclosures. It is located on the eastern bank of the Scioto River just north of Chillicothe in Ross County, Ohio, about 1 mile east of the Mound City Group and Shriver Circle on a terrace of the Scioto River.
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Cool place, but trails are unmarked and not kept up too well. I am glad that they turned it into a park for all to explore and learn about. If you go, take the map that they offer, go on to the trail and get onto the driveway as soon as you can, then go towards the gate that you will see in the distance. There is a train track right there. Go down the driveway until you see a path to your left. You will almost be right by the gate at the train tracks, go to the big and open mowed area and look at the map. You can see it all. The parking lot is nice, they have a picnic area there too. Plan on a good long walk, but if you like this kind Historical place, you will have a good time.
Joe Watson (Joe Cool)Joe Watson (Joe Cool)
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My visit to Hopeton Earthworks was somewhat melancholy. The earthworks now are only marked by native grasses, and years of plowing have leveled them. The sight from the hill is still very impressive, and it can feel quite isolated up there. I really wonder what this sort of site was like in its heyday. The walk from the parking lot to the overlook isn’t terribly short, but it’s pleasant with enough ways to keep you on the right path. The Hopewell culture really feel rather enigmatic.
Mateo GebonMateo Gebon
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Very nice wooded trail which leads to an open grass trail with a couple hills. Worth the easy climb due to the beautiful view once on plateau where you can see the entire layout of the earthworks boundaries. Do your research on Google so you better understand the layout of the earthworks. National Historic Park Earthworks Parks Hiking Trails
Patricia Burton (Trish)Patricia Burton (Trish)
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Earthworks have been removed but the grass is mowed to outline where they once were and an overlook with a stone henge has been added to view down on them. Beautiful wildflowers and trails throughout the site. Has a nice shaded picnic area at the parking lot.
In We GoIn We Go
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Long walk up a hill to eventually leads to open field and see a creek on the right
Kim BeairKim Beair
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Nearby Restaurants Of Hopeton Earthworks
Crazy Dogs Grill
Julio's Pizzeria
Crazy Dogs Grill
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Julio's Pizzeria
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Phone
(740) 774-1126
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Website
nps.gov
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