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Spring Bird Walk Series: Oberlin South Woods

  • Oberlin Hamilton Recreational Fields West Hamilton Street Oberlin, OH United States (map)

Terrain: Easy, gravel trail and depending on rainfall may be wet in one particular area. 

Length: 2 miles or less

Parking is at the far western edge of the parking lot for the Hamilton Road athletic fields. There is a nice large parking lot there. You walk just west to access the north-south path

The Oberlin Woods Path encompasses a total length of 3.1 miles within the city borders of Oberlin, Ohio. This scenic trail is managed by the Lorain County Metro Parks and offers a delightful journey through wet woods, characterized by mixed hardwoods, including white oak. Birdwatchers will appreciate the diverse avian life, with warblers, woodpeckers, owls, and sandpipers frequenting the area12. If you’re seeking a tranquil escape, this trail is open year-round and provides a beautiful experience regardless of the season