30-180 Minutes
Hiking & Exploring Seip Earthworks
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Seip Earthworks is a marvel of geometric grandeur that was constructed by the Hopewell culture over 2,000 years ago. Today, visitors can take in the magnitude of the site's scale and the Hopewell accomplishments as you can hike in and around the complex to experience what it may have been like to be part of such an amazing feat.
Seip Earthworks is a large earthworks site which once contained three geometric features that were connected. A large circle that contained a huge earthen burial mound was connected to a smaller circle and small square. Today, visitors will find a scenic nature trail that winds through the complex from the parking area, just off of the highway, leading to the reconstructed mound. All trails are groomed, cut grass and are relatively flat throughout the site. There is NO restroom avaialble. A picnic shelter is available for first-come, first-serve use. We do not take reservations for shelter use. For additional information, directions to Seip Earthworks and for a downloadable site map with trail locations, please visit the park's Seip Earthworks page.
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Front-Country HikingFoothills, Plains and ValleysNative American HeritageScenic ViewsOhioHopewell Culture National Historical Parkhiking
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Duration
30-180 Minutes
Duration Details
Duration depends upon your level of interest and stamina. A walk to the central mound and back to the parking lot will likely take around 30 minutes, depending on ones stamina and pace.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Seip Earthworks: No visitor services building on site, the house located on the site property is NOT open to the public. Parking: Paved parking area, no designated spaces. Trails: Paved from parking lot area, flat surface. Two paved sidewalks, one to covered shelter and the other to portable restroom. Remainder of trails are grass covered on uneven terrain. Restrooms: No restrooms are available at this location. No pay phones Picnic shelter: Open-air, covered shelter provided on the west, southwest-side of parking area. Paved sidewalk from parking area to shelter entrance. Handicap accessible shelter with regular and wheelchair-friendly picnic tables.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times. Owners are required to pick up pet's poop and dispose of properly.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages, but minors must be with an adult parent or guardian.
Location
Bainbridge, Ohio