Glacial Grooves State Memorial
Glacial Grooves State Memorial
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A Wanderful Plan
Ohio453 contributions
Jul 2020
This was a really neat stop! There aren't many parking spots but we didn't have a problem finding one. The parking lot is right up to the attraction which is nice. There are stairs so it's not handicap or wheelchair accessible. If you go up the right side you go up a more gradual incline verses taking the stairs to the top from the left side. The park loops you around it nicely.
Written July 5, 2020
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James A
New Smyrna Beach, FL1,207 contributions
Jul 2021
7/15/21; We took the boat over to Kelleys Island and were charmed with the unique lifestyle and beautiful results of a Glacier receding across the land. This venue is free and has fences to keep people from falling or trespassing into the protected area. I have never see a close up of the results of a Glacier receding.
Written July 17, 2021
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HunkaMonk
3 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Wheelchair and mobility challenged visitors get a great view. All the reader boards are on the accessible part of the trail. For others there is a short trail all around the top. Several sets of steps. A small car parking lot is right at the grooves.
Be sure to visit if you are already heading to the island.
Be sure to visit if you are already heading to the island.
Written September 22, 2020
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Lead2829
North Lawrence, OH270 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
It’s very interesting to see the grooves. There is plenty of parking for cars or golf carts. It does not take long to walk around. There are some stairs involved. Not bad for kids though. My kids weren’t very interested, but they had fun walking around.
Written July 26, 2020
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JBH
364 contributions
Sep 2021
These are interesting glacial grooves. These are the first I've ever seen, so it was pretty impressive. There are plaques along the walkways to tell a little about the history. You can walk around the entire formation.
There is a small picnic area, but if you sit in the shade there you may want some bug spray.
There is a small picnic area, but if you sit in the shade there you may want some bug spray.
Written December 30, 2021
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MartyJean B
Lakewood, OH96 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Pretty remarkable to find such a unique formation so easily available (once one gets on the island). We walked around on a cool, fairly bright day; no one else was there (off season)....so nice. Only suggestion is that they redo their explanatory postings as they are faded and difficult to read. This place is a real find if you are at all geologically-inclined, and even if you're not (I'm not).
Written November 12, 2017
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Pamela V
Yardley, PA80 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
The primary reason I visited Kelley's Island was to see this remanent of the last Ice Age. I was not disappointed. Although behind protected fencing, the striations are the largest in the world (400 ft long, 35 ft wide) and one quickly begins to appreciate the tremendous power and extensive time it took for the rock to be carved. Educational panels do an excellent job of explaining the geological phenomena as well as the links to the Island's economics history.
Written June 11, 2017
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Missy F
Canton, OH5 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
This was interesting to see what had formed and how it is preserved. There are signs along with way as you walk around it explaining some of the history.
Written September 22, 2014
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srebraca
Columbus, OH9 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Take a moment during your vacation and check out the glacial grooves. There is no fee or admission and when you think about how these grooves were formed, it is really amazing. Whenever we have friends up to our cottage for the first time, we always take them to the grooves. Only takes about 15-20 minutes to walk around and read the historical markers and everyone we've taken there is always impressed.
Written September 20, 2014
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Ligaya2
Portland, OR210 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Glacial grooves is part of the Ohio Historical Connection. It is the best preserved and possibly the largest glacial grooves in the world. No fee admission and you can take your time walking around the fenced exhibit. It is located on the north side of Kelleys Island. You can easily walk to this site from the downtown area, about 2 1/2 miles one way on Division Street. Then you can also admire the historical houses along the way. Their are exhibit placards throughout the grooves site to explain how the glacial grooves was formed and discovered on the island - site was a quarry before. Worth the visit to appreciate our planet's geographical history.
Written September 2, 2014
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occams-razor
Antioch, IL89 contributions
is this part of the state park? is there a parking fee for golf carts (i know there's no entrance fee)? thanks!
Random Wanderings
Liberty Township, OH143 contributions
I’m not sure if it’s part of a park it’s more marketed as natural historic landmark. There is a parking lot but not a specific one dedicated for golf carts. There is no admission to walk around that area and there are fences surrounding it. We did see a few people walking on them with a guide but not sure how they scheduled that. I couldn’t find anything on the website.
Rolland R
East Liverpool, OH
How much of my money will it take to get two adults
Sanchezlobo01
Toledo, OH164 contributions
Its free if getting there get golf cart to check out island. Go to general store best prices for all day rental. If staying at campground its a short walk.
mbenefiel3790
Iron Mountain, MI
what does it cost to visit this site
Sbengel
Springboro, OH73 contributions
It is free.
Glacial Grooves State Memorial, Kelleys Island
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- (1.54 mi) The Village Pump
- (6.35 mi) The Forge
- (1.54 mi) Kelley's Island Wine Company
- (6.25 mi) Pasquales Cafe
- (6.49 mi) Goat, Soup and Whiskey