The Leo Petroglyph is a sandstone petroglyph containing 37 images of humans and other animals as well as footprints of each. The petroglyph is located near the small village of Leo, Ohio and is thought to have been created by the Fort Ancient peoples.
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Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve
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This is unfortunately one of the more neglected and less visited State Parks in Ohio. The petroglyphs have been vandalized over the years by hooligans. They have added their own initials and carvings because they have no respect for anyone else. They are the reason the rest of us can't have nice things. The trail is a short journey. It is only 7/10ths of a mile. The trail goes down into the ravine then takes you up and over the ravine. There are some nice water features and waterfalls. The trail is very narrow. Basically a foot path. I wouldn't recommend this for people with children under ten years of age. I would also recommend hitting another park in the area because there is not a lot to see and do. So visit this park and then perhaps move on to another park for the...
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super secluded off the beaten path spot with a short nature trail thats is only spectacular views of a trickling stream with little waterfalls throughout as well as tons of cool bedrock features. thr actual petroglyphs are highly accessable in a gazebo type structure next to the parking lot. only downside is idiots have defaced the petroglyphs with carved grafitti. boo. 1000 year old carvings are...
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Took a little detour on our road trip this weekend. My adults were excited about the history, I was excited to let the kids out. If you want to see the petroglyphs they're at the parking lot under the gazebo area. My family hiked the whole trail looking for then only to find them when they got back to the car. If you don't mind a little hike it's a nice place to kill an hour. Just open your eyes and...
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