Seip Earthworks

"I wasn't aware that along with the earthworks, there are trails that go back to Paint Creek. Very scenic area.Parking is minimal, and there are no restrooms. There is a shelter house and a couple of picnic tables."

"Totally worth coming to! The mound is impressive, there's lots of information signs, and the interpretive trail is fantastic. There's lots of butterflies, dragonflies, birds, and white tailed deer prancing around. Oddly, they have lots of picnic benches, but no restrooms at all. The parking is a bit weird, but there's plenty of it, only saw two other cars here on a Sunday morning, making it a great place to get some solitude as well."

"Seip Mound is one of several ancient mounds and earthworks sites near Chillicothe Ohio that is managed by the National Park Service. We visited this site first, before visiting several other NPS managed Hopewell National Historic mound sites because it was on the way we were traveling between Cincinnati and Chillicothe, but I would recommend going to the Visitors Center located at the City Mound Group site first to truly understand the mounds and the cultures affiliated with them. This site was impressive as the remaining center mound is huge, but also because of the size and layout of the ancient site. The geometric shapes of the earthworks are outlined by mowing around the mounds and structures that are no longer present. There is a path mowed into the grass that takes you to the areas these structures once were and to the nearby creek. Beautiful wildflowers grow throughout the site. It is interesting to see that the vegetation is different where the walls of the earthworks once were. I'm not sure if it's purposely planted that way by the site's caretakers or if it is the result of different vegetation growing on the compacted soil that the earthworks were constructed on. Please remember that the mound was a burial site and be respectful as you visit all ancient earthworks sites."

"I enjoy being outdoors, and this is a really peaceful and serene location for a good walk and beautiful views."

"A wonderful opportunity to take a step back in time to examine the history, life, and legacy of America's native people. The acreage is nicely kept, the shelter house is clean and the signage that illustrates the landscape is adequately descriptive. A return trip is planned in the spring for a more leisurely hike on the mile long trail. 5⭐️"