Charleston Falls Preserve is 216 acre park in Miami County that’s perfect for outdoor trips for the whole family. We visited on a cool, but sunny weekend in early May. Many people were taking advantage of the fine weather to admire the scenery or get some exercise while walking their dog.
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The park features 3.74 miles of well-laid out trails, with bridges, wide wooden stairs, observation decks, boardwalks, and strategically placed benches in some of the most scenic locales.
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The park features varied terrain including forested hills, cliffs, prairie, and a pond. The highlight of the park is a 37 foot waterfall. Trails, stairs, and observation decks allow a view of the falls from both above and below.
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Nearby is a small “crawl-able” limestone cave. The cave was a big hit with children that day, who liked to crawl into it, but then had to be cajoled by their parents to move on to the next attraction.
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Other features include an observation tower on a hilltop, built by the Boy Scouts, a pond / wetland area, and a valley filled with Redbud trees. The trees were just beginning to blossom the day we visited.
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Park facilities include a parking area, picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms, and a picnic area. The Miami County Park District offers a variety of programs at the park for adults and children throughout the year.
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Additional information
- TrekOhio: Miami County Parks & Preserves — This is the county where Carleston Falls is located; check out this page for links to the official website and for information on nearby parks and preserves.
Location
Address: 2535 Ross Road Tipp City, Ohio 45371
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