Fort Hill State Memorial
Fort Hill Earthworks & Nature Preserve
Hopewell earthen walls about 2.6 km long encircle the hilltop, and the forest and gorge trails around it are among the best hiking spots in southern Ohio.
The rim of a flat-topped hill is encircled by Hopewell earthen walls about 2.6 km long, enclosing an area of about 16 hectares. They are thought to have served ceremonial rather than defensive purposes. The preserve also has about 18 km of trails winding through deep gorges, streams and dense forest, and it is one of the most botanically diverse places in southern Ohio. The trail up the hill is steep. Entry is free, and it is about 15 km from Serpent Mound, so both can be visited in the same day.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Serpent Mound
- Seip Earthworks
- Hopewell Mound Group
- Adena Mansion & Gardens
- Downtown Chillicothe
- Hopewell Culture NHP – Mound City Group
- Hopeton Earthworks
- Great Seal State Park