Best trails near Lancaster

25 trails · 25 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Lancaster, Ohio — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 25 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Lancaster Bike Path
#1 Lancaster Bike Path
1.9 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
A
Alley Trail
#2 Alley Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
#3 Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
2.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
R
Ridge Trail
#4 Ridge Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Shallenberger State Nature Preserve Trail
#5 Shallenberger State Nature Preserve Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
S
Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
#6 Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
2.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
B
Buck Run Trail
#7 Buck Run Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
C
Christmas Fern Trail
#8 Christmas Fern Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
V
Vultures Roost Trail
#9 Vultures Roost Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
A
Allen Knob Trail
#10 Allen Knob Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
C
Cove Trail
#11 Cove Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
#12 Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
2.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Trillium Trail
#13 Trillium Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
B
Backhand Trail
#14 Backhand Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
M
Mount Pleasant Hiking Trail
#15 Mount Pleasant Hiking Trail
2.3 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Lancaster

The Lancaster area has 25 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Lancaster

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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