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Witness ancient brilliance in each of the Hopewell earthworks

A memorable and enriching experience

Ranger-led Tour at Hopeton Earthworks

August 3, 2026
Hopeton Earthworks
990 Hopetown Road Chillicothe, OH 45601
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10 a.m.-Noon
General - Free

Special note: This site does not have a restroom

This complex masterpiece of landscape architecture includes earthen monuments memorializing ancestral shrines, and geometric enclosures aligned to the endless cycles of the Sun and Moon. Around and under it all is an unseen archeological landscape marked by timber post circles, craft workshops and everyday settlements.

Tour is free, open to the public and does not require registration. Tour will last approximately 2 hours and will cover 2 miles of unpaved, uneven terrain. Come prepared with snacks and water. There is little to no shade on this tour. Bring a hat, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear sensible hiking shoes. No flip flops or open toed shoes. Ages 12 and up are best suited for this tour.

For more information call the park at 740-774-1126.