Dating back nearly 2,000 years, Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve is the nation's largest and best-preserved prehistoric hilltop enclosure and was once an immensely important gathering place for some of Ohio's earliest Native American ancestors. One of the eight Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks inscribed by UNESCO as Ohio’s first and only World Heritage site in 2023, Fort Ancient welcomes visitors to walk among its masterfully constructed earth mounds, tour an awe-inspiring museum and learn the incredible stories of the people who once gathered on its grounds. As if all that doesn’t make Fort Ancient a must-stop spot, geocaching fans call also collect an awesome outdoorsy cache while touring the site…IF you can find it. Cache is large enough for some swag items and should include a pen.
Remember to collect the cache code word to complete your GeoTour passport!
Just one of the many incredible caches you can collect along the Ohio’s Largest Playground GeoTour!
Notes: Admission to Fort Ancient is $7/adult and can be purchased inside the Visitors Center. The geocache is not at the posted coordinates. If the museum is open be sure to explore this recreated American Indian garden, featuring native plants and a recreated dwelling. The final cache coordinates will be accessible regardless.
Park Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10am -5pm; Sunday noon - 5pm
Just one of the many incredible caches you can collect along the Ohio’s Largest Playground GeoTour!