Every year during January and February on either Saturday or Sunday, the Metro Parks of Columbus holds a special Winter Hike series that is either self-guided or led by a naturalist from the Metro Park itself. Flash and Zach from our troop typically attend, and anyone is welcome to join them! These hikes are easy walks, and a good excuse for exercise! They typically are a mile long, but some have two, four and there’s even one that has a seven mile path that you can walk. Heavy boots are recommended, along with a toboggan hat and some warm gloves! When you get finished, the Metro Parks (supported by donations) supplies hot soup beans and hot chocolate and coffee for people that walk one of the trails in full. It’s always nice to bring dollar or two to help out with their costs, and to keep the event running! It’s fun – AND enjoyable to see the parks in the Winter. Some of the views will take your breath away!
Currently, these are the events going on! Contact Flash or Zach for details on carpooling.
BLACKLICK WOODS
Sat Jan 7 / 10am — 2 or 4 miles
SHARON WOODS
Sat Jan 14 / 10am — 1.5 or 3.5 miles
PRAIRIE OAKS (Darby Bend Lakes)
Sun Jan 15 / 2pm — 1, 3 or 5 miles
SCIOTO AUDUBON
Sat Jan 21 / 10am — 1 or 2 miles
CHESTNUT RIDGE *
Sun Jan 22 / 2pm — 1.4 or 2 miles
INNISWOOD *
Sun Jan 22 / 2pm — 2 miles
CLEAR CREEK
Sat Jan 28 / 10am — 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 miles
BLENDON WOODS
Sat Feb 4 / 10am — 2, 4 or 6 miles
HIGHBANKS
Sat Feb 11 / 10am — 2.5 or 5 miles
GLACIER RIDGE
Sun Feb 12 / 2pm — 2 miles
THREE CREEKS
Sat Feb 18 / 10am — 1, 3 or 5.6 miles
SLATE RUN
Sun Feb 19 / 2pm — 2.5 or 5 miles
BATTELLE DARBY CREEK
Sat Feb 25 / 10am — 2, 4 or 6 miles
