glacial grooves state memorial

This monument is a wonderful walk to see where history is literally preserved in the limestone that formed this island. The other state areas are nice also, could use more information signs and current feel. Seems neglected

We found this to be interesting for a one time stop but not to the point that we would visit again. We don't have anything negative to share.

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.

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.

My family and friends went to Kelleys Island for the day and rented golf carts to tour the island. We stopped by Glacial Grooves. It was interesting to see. There's a walkway around the grooves. We were there 15 minutes max. Like a previous reviewer, I wouldn't make a special trip to see this (unless you're really into glacial grooves), but if you're exploring Kelley's Island, it's worth a stop.

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.

My kids and I headed up the Kelley's Island for a day trip. I had never been there and did not know what to expect. I had read about the Glacial Grooves and decided we had better see that since we were on the island. The parking lot was very small--we had taken our car over on the ferry because I was told golf carts were $20 and hour (not sure that was true). We did find a spot because we were there on a Monday and some schools were already back in session. It was interesting to think of how these were formed and how long ago. But there is an ugly chain link fence surrounding the grooves. My kids even remarked on how bad this looked. In addition, the placards were old and faded and hard to read. I agree with the other reviewer who said "see it if you are on Kelley's Island but do not make a special trip". There are stairs, so people who have difficulty walking or in a wheel chair, will not be able to climb the stairs and there is no wheelchair accessibility.

Never have seen anything like this. Amazing natural wonder. Worth renting a golf cart and going to see

If you are on Kelley's Island, you should see this. It does not take much effort and it is very interesting. I would not go to Kelley's Island just to see it though.

Impressive evidence of the power of glaciers and understanding what is going on under all that snow and ice. Allow about 30 minutes to see the grooves from all angles and read the plaques explaining what you are seeing

Largest exposed glacier grooves in the world. Completely free and self guided tour. We go every year and are always amazed by what we see and the history to go with it. Located near the beach and state park.

The grooves were right across from where we were supposed to be camping, so we walked over to take a look. Pretty impressive. My four boys were entertained looking for fossils in the rocks as well as checking out the glacier grooves and the old limestone quarry, As a matter of fact, they were pretty sure they found a Megalodon tooth fossil. ;-) :)

Kelley's Island used to have huge amounts of exposed Limestone with Glacial grooves cut into them 10,000 years ago. Unfortunately they were all mined for the limestone many years ago except for one small patch that somehow missed destruction. Although it is small, it does show you how the Glaciers carved out long thin lines by carrying rocks across the bedrock. It is directly across the road from the State Park, about 2 miles North of town.

The grooves are deteriorating but it's still an amazing sight. Too bad the state doesn't do more to keep the place up. It seems to be weedy and in need of upkeep...every year it looks a little bit worse.Won't stop me from coming though, it's fascinating and free.

These glacial grooves are amazing. There is no signage to lead the way to them, and I wouldn't have known to look for them had it not been for an uncle who knows the island well. Fortunately we were able find the site and see this special geological phenomenon. If you're going to Kelleys Island, visit!