The Wilderness Center

The Wilderness Center

The Wilderness Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Wilderness Center connects our community to conservation through education and features 12 miles of scenic trails for hiking and enjoyment, picnic shelters, Nature Playscape for kids, educational programs, and Nature Center with interactive exhibits and gift shop. We often host free programs for people of all ages and have programs with a cost associate as well. To see what programs are being held, wildernesscenter.org/inspire_events/ The Wilderness Center is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, relying on memberships and donations to keep our trails free and open to the public and our programs affordable for all. Please consider making a donation or becoming a member when you visit!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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4.5 of 5 bubbles49 reviews
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
What a surprise Wilmot was hiding! We visited the nature center, the outdoor children's play area, had a picnic, and hiked around the lake.

We hiked in the heat of the afternoon, I wouldn't recommend it then, but in the fall I bet it is beautiful! The wooded area of the hike had an observation tower, but walking through the pines was my favorite and beautiful. Take bug spray if you are hiking in the summer!
Written December 30, 2021
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Rudolfo K
Raleigh, NC28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Solo
What's not to love.....guided nature walks, astronomy shows, great trails, lectures, a wonderful gift shop, and my favorite - the bird feeding station. I can sit their for hours watching the feeders. On crowded days, courtesy prevails, and I limit my watching to 30 minutes. then I return if I spot an empty seat.
Written April 11, 2023
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rickr1634
Akron, OH29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
They have several trails here and they are all enjoyable. I've been coming here since the 80's when I was a kid. There is a nice visitor center that's open during normal business hours. Great for 2 adults hiking and there is a trail by a pond that the kids would love as well. All in all, a great place to visit and it's free!!!
Written March 6, 2022
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EloiseMac524
Buffalo, NY59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Couples
We visited The Wilderness Center en route to Holmes County, Ohio. The Wilderness Center was about ½ an hour from our destination (Berlin, Ohio.) We were looking for a place for a short but scenic hike, and The Wilderness Center provided a lovely and relaxing opportunity to explore its beautifully maintained natural setting. The visitor center has exhibits and a gift shop, along with information and trail maps. Trails range from very short (less than a mile) to a few miles. Along the path on our short hike we were greeted by some baby goslings that walked right up to us. It was a lovely way to spend a couple hours!
Written July 3, 2017
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funinthesun037
United States306 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We have come to the Wilderness Center every year since I was a child. They have trails to hike, plenty of picnic areas and a large educational building. Several years ago they built a planaterium where the roof actually slides open; they even have an astronomy club. The educational building has a large gift shop where you can buy books, stuffed animals, birdhouses or t-shirts among other things. Upstairs they have a quiet viewing area where you can actually hear the outside and the birds chirping. It is rather relaxing and peaceful. They also have some reptiles on display and an informational area. We usually go during midweek and during the summer so it is never really busy. I would like to go in the fall to walk the trails and see how pretty everything looks then. I would defintely recommend the Wilderness Center to anyone that likes nature but even if you don't it's still a fun and relaxing day. You can bring a picnic and eat at anyone of their numerous tables or shelters. The actual building has really nice restroom facilities and water fountains which is defintely nice especially if you bring children.
Written November 8, 2010
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Hendrik70
Heiloo, The Netherlands769 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021
The countryside around Wilmot is nice and peaceful. Lots of walking, hiking and cross country skiing trails. Had a great time
Written January 16, 2021
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deb73354
Brewster, OH16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017
This is the place to take the kids to.They get a chance to run and play and learn about nature all in the same time. Fun for all ages.
Written October 17, 2017
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nojo716
Akron, OH14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017
Nice hiking facility and great exhibits for children in visitor's center. Returned to hike and visit after many years and was pleasantly surprised with the upgrades to the facility. Gift shop and small museum is worth a visit.
Written October 2, 2017
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Michael M
Macedonia, OH522 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Couples
I was passing on the road where the entrance was and had heard about The Wilderness Center and many of the activities held there. I enjoyed looking around and using several trails. I got a site map from a dispenser near a large sign on the grounds and met another hiker enjoying the trails. I have got to come back soon and further enjoy this nature gem and education center. The weather was slightly rainy on Labor Day Weekend when I was there. This seems like a place worth its very own all day stop !
Written September 5, 2017
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kthulhu
ohio33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Couples
Tucked away just outside sleepy Wilmot Ohio is an amazing park free and open to the puplic. We have been visiting The Wilderness Center for many years and have seen many changes. I always like to take the back way in, by way of Rt. 30 to Alabama Ave. It takes you through rolling hills, dense forests and Amish farmlands. My last drive, I just had to pull over to say hello to 3 shy Shire weanlings - soooo cute! But to shy to take a peice of apple from my hand.
The trails are pretty easy, but you can hike as long as you like as they have expanded them now to both sides of the road. See if you can find the "three sisters" tree, it is said to be a magical place.
There is now a planitarium, a top notch visitors center with restrooms and a great gift shop and picnic shelters that can be reserved. There are also picnic shelters across the street which are always open.
Check out the feeding station observation room for up close views of birds and other critters looking for a free meal! Please do not feed the ducks/ geese any bread products over at the pond. This seemingly innocent pastime is sooo bad for them as it mucks up their digestions and makes them dependant on junk food.
Check out the fire tower/ observation deck if it is open. It closes at times due to ice.
This is a great place for anyone to visit and technically closes at dark, but there is a lower parking lot that stays open. Just dont turn it into a party place for Amish teens!
Written November 3, 2014
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