Goll Woods State Nature Preserve

Goll Woods is a 321-acre nature preserve containing 100 acres of native old-growth hardwood forest where trees reach diameters over 4 feet across. Five kilometers of trails, including Toadshade, Tuliptree, Bur Oak, and Cottonwood paths, guide visitors through different forest environments.

Peter and Catherine Goll emigrated from France in 1836 and protected these forests from timber harvesting. Their efforts preserved one of the region's most undisturbed woodlands through the centuries.

The Goll Cemetery and Homestead within the preserve show the European roots of early settlers in northwestern Ohio. Visitors can see traces of how families of that era lived and connected to the land around them.

The trails are well marked and suit different fitness levels, though some sections can be wet or muddy depending on the season. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and be prepared for uneven ground.

Some trees here are between 200 and 400 years old and represent some of the last examples of original forest in the region. These forest veterans show how natural woodland ecosystems take shape and evolve over long periods.

Location: Fulton County

GPS coordinates: 41.55222,-84.36167

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03