Do you have a favorite forest you enjoy getting lost in? Here in Ohio, there’s an enchanting pine forest you’ll want to explore. Oak Openings Nature Preserve in Swanton, Ohio features a mesmerizing grove of red pine trees that feels like something from a dream. It’s more than worthy of your outdoor bucket list.

Welcome to Oak Openings Nature Preserve! It's Ohio’s rarest ecosystem—and it's one of the world’s rarest ecosystems.
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You'll find it along Girdham Road in Swanton, Ohio.
Here, rare plants and animals, oak forests, sand dunes, savannas, tall-grass prairies and swamp forests all thrive in harmony.
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Oak Openings has a tendency to make visitors feel as if they've temporarily traveled to another state or different part of the world.
The park covers a total of 5,000 acres and features more than 30 miles of well-marked hiking trails.
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To view a map of the trails in a separate tab or window, click here.

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The Oak Openings Hiking Trail circles more than 15 miles around the park, winding its way through lakes, sand dunes, ferns and an enchanting red pine forest.
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Note: If you'd rather not hike the entire trail, you can use connecting trails for quicker access to the pine forest.
Looking up at the trees is mesmerizing. It's something you'll definitely want to bring your camera for.
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As you can likely imagine, this enchanting grove of pine trees is a popular place for visitors to photograph.
Although it can be tempting to let yourself get lost in such a beautiful place, rest assured that the trails are well-marked.
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No matter the season, this enchanting forest will leave you speechless. It's worthy of your Ohio bucket list.

Have you ever explored the pine forest at Oak Openings Nature Preserve before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

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Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton, OH 43558, USA