COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is home to several beautiful hills that are great for viewing the fall foliage.
As the leaves change colors, they offer up a beautiful, vivid display.
According to 10 Weather Impact Meteorologist Dylan Robichaud, bright colors are more likely when late summer is dry and autumn has sunny days and cool nights.
The average peak foliage in central Ohio is typically between Oct. 15 and 29.
Areas toward Cleveland are closing in on peak conditions as we head through the next seven days. That area experienced much less in the way of drought through the summer, meaning colors should be brighter and more vibrant than in southern Ohio.
Here in Columbus, the colors should start to reach near peak or peak conditions in the next week or two. Toldeo will lag behind this by a few days, with Cincinnati peaking by the end of the month and into early November.
Thanks to the drought, colors will be less impressive this year in Columbus but may be a bit brighter near Cincinnati.
If you're looking for a place to get a great view of the trees and spend time outdoors this season, 10TV has you covered with some recommendations.
Mohican State Park | Ashland County
Not only is Mohican full of great hiking paths, but it also is home to the Gorge Overlook, where you can view hills with thousands of trees from a stone lookout.
Highbanks Metro Park | Delaware County
This park, part of the Columbus Metro Parks, will take hikers through a state nature preserve to an observation deck 100 feet above the Olentangy River.
Hocking Hills State Park | Hocking County
For those looking for more of a challenge, Hocking Hills is home to long paths and towering cliffs. You can check out the beautiful fall colors and some of the park's waterfalls and gorges.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Summit and Cuyahoga counties
This northeast Ohio park has plenty to offer for those who visit for peak fall foliage viewing. Cuyahoga Valley National Park has over 125 miles of trails for walking, running, bike riding and even horseback riding.
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve | Licking County
This 957-acre preserve in Licking County is a narrow, east-west gorge cut by the Licking River. The 10 miles of paved paths offer visitors plenty of opportunities to catch beautiful views of the changing fall foliage.