Loudonville, Ohio, lies in Ashland County at the intersection of State Routes 3 and 39 in the north-central part of the state. It’s in the heart of Mohican country, a part of the state that includes Mohican State Park. It’s also close to an assortment of fun things to do.
The 1,100 acres of park land that constitute Mohican State Park are part of the larger Mohican State Forest, with its additional 4,795 acres. The combined area provides plenty of opportunities for camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and trail riding. The Mohican River, which winds through both the forest and the park, is a great place to canoe or kayak. Campers can take advantage of the heated outdoor swimming pool. The park can be accessed from Interstate 71.
Mohican State Park
3116 State Route 3
Loudonville, OH 44842
Park Office: 419-994-5125 ext. 10
mohicanstatepark.org
Kenhusrt Village is a preserved 19th-century village along the Mohican River. More than two dozen structures sit on 600 acres in the village, approximately 11 miles from Loudonville. There’s a one-room schoolhouse, three original log cabins, a windmill, and a railroad station on the property. On the weekends visitors can browse artisan shops, such as those of the blacksmith, weaver, and candlestick maker. Admission to the village is free for paid campers.
Mohican Wilderness
22462 Wally Rd.
Glenmont, OH 44628
740-599-6741
mohicanwilderness.com
For something completely different, try zipping through the tree tops on cables at Tree Frog Canopy Tours. Located nine miles south of Loudonville, the facility is set up for a 4,025-long, high-flying adventure. In addition to the zip lines, progress through the tree tops is made by way of rappels and sky bridges connected to the trees. Experience in zip-lining is not necessary as training is provided for novices. All tours are accompanied by trained guides to ensure safety for participants.
Tree Frog Canopy Tours
21899 Wally Rd.
Glenmont, OH 44628
740-599-2662
treefrogcanopytours.com
About 17 miles from Loudonville you’ll find Rolling Ridge Ranch. It’s not your normal, run-of-the-mill ranch. Although it does have animals, most of them are not what you’d expect to find. The ranch is populated with more than 500 birds and animals from around the world. You can get a close-up view of the animals during a wagon wide around the ranch, or you can have your own “safari” in your car, if you choose. There’s also a petting zoo.
Rolling Ridge Ranch Animal Park
3961 County Rd. 168
Millersburg, OH 44654
330-893-3777
visitrollingridge.com
About 10 miles from Loudonville is Malabar Farm State Park, a working farm as well as a state park with lots of things to do: You can help with farm chores or just watch other farm workers in action, take a guided tour of the house and farm, go horseback riding, enjoy a hayride, attend an educational program or workshop, go fishing, or learn how to square dance. The main barn was built in 1890 and rebuilt in 1994. The Schrack House, which now serves as a restaurant, was built in the early 1800s. Visitors can stay overnight at the hostel or camp at one of the primitive campsites on the property.
Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843-9745
419-892-2784
malabarfarm.org
