Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park — Attraction in Peninsula

Nice 1.4 mile trail, they offer an unpaved trail to the quarry, and they do a have paved trail that does connect to the towpath and bike trail. It's not a difficult trekking path, although it does have a couple of good 25 grades inclines. Definitely wear a good pair of hikers or trek sandals and grab your poles. They do offer wheelchair accessible parking and paved trail. They also offer out house facilities. Nice legend at the beginning of trail, and along the way, they have markers for information about the quarry. They offer picnic tables, and along the trek, they offer benches for a peaceful relaxation period. If you bring your doggo, be mindful and pick up after them and keep...

Enjoyable, easy, and historically significant 2+ mile hike through one of the sandstone quarries that built the Ohio and Erie Canal and many area structures. Good signage and exhibits pointing out artifacts and the human and natural history of the surrounding area. Be careful around the rim of the quarry. Keep an eye on children in this area. Trail gets 4 instead of 5 due to heavy erosion because of visitor misuse of the area and large, noisy, crowds on good weather weekends. Like every major state or national park trail, go on a weekend in the offseason or during the...

Very nice little hike from the parking area. The trail takes you through a historical lesson with markers along the way. It's just under 2 miles in length. When you actually get to Deep Lock Quarry, there is not that much to see. You should take the trail along the back side of the quarry. You will be able to reach the top, which is much more impressive. I personally like to start at lock 29 in Peninsula and walk the tow path to the...