My husband and I are looking for a weekend get-away to the moutains somewhere. Does anyone know where the closest mountains to Cincinnati OH are, and how far of a drive it would be? Thanks!
2007-10-01 04:48:49 · 5 answers · asked by Nadia 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/ohio_quick_facts.php
This link shows Ohio's highest point to be Campbell Hill at 1,549 feet, no mountain by any standard. Compared to Florida, it's Mt. Everest.
The highest mountain, East of the Mississippi, Mt Mitchell at 6,684 feet is mostly due South on I-75 to I-40 and East to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Distance: 399 miles. If you wish to hike, this is the area.
Good luck
2007-10-01 06:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are wanting to stay close to Cincinnati, just rent one of the cabins in Hocking Hills, which is in SE Ohio. The hills there are the foothills of the Appalachians.
The Appalachians are the closest real mountains. If you are willing to drive about 5 hours, head down to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge in the Great Smoky Mountains. They are kinda cheesy touristy towns, but the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is right there, with lots of camping, hiking, etc. Its really a lot of fun! And pretty much a straight shot down I75 the whole way!
2007-10-02 08:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Appalachians in Pennsylvania running down into West Virginia and Kentucky. Kentucky part is about 200 miles.
If you want more serious mountains, then Vermont or New Hampshire or Laurentians north of Montreal. You might use Google Earth to get a view.
2007-10-01 04:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your looking for skiing there a lot of ski places in Cincinnati. Just no "true" mountains. However, the Appalachian Mountians are very close.
2007-10-04 12:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by cincydude55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what lies beyond that mountain. Every step will lead you beyond that mountain, but then it all must not go in vain. Its not always that the toughest of challenges gives you the best of results. You have to know what lies behind that mountain, and only climb if its worth it. PS: Not always should you climb the mountains; sometimes its good to use the valleys.
2016-05-18 00:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋