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15 Beautiful Parks In (& Around) Columbus, Ohio for Hiking

Around Ohio 12 Mins Read
Here is a post about some of the most beautiful parks in Columbus, Ohio and the surrounding area! For each park, we also share our favorite hike in each park. These are some of the the best hiking trails in Columbus, Ohio! Enjoying parks and recreation is one of the best things to do in Columbus!

We’re excited to help you get out and enjoy these beautiful parks in Columbus, Ohio! For each park, we’ll share our favorite trail so you have a list of some of the best hiking in Columbus, Ohio. We will also share the location so that you know what to put into your GPS. These parks are not ranked, rather we number the parks to make it easier for you to read through. We also recommend keeping track of your hikes in this nifty hiking journal (affiliate link). Ready? Let’s dive in! 1. Slate Run Metro Park (Canal Winchester) Slate Run Metro Park is a hidden gem in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Park system. Every time we visit this park, I feel like we are discovering a place that that not many people seem to know about. While not far from the city, you get to momentarily forget the…

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Slate Run Metro Park: A Hidden Gem in Central Ohio

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Slate Run Metro Park

Slate Run Metro Park is a hidden gem in the Columbus area as it has so much to offer. It is highlighted by the relative quiet that you can experience in terms of traffic and visitors not far from an urban center. Slate Run Metro Park is located in Canal Winchester, about 20 minutes southeast of downtown Columbus. While not far from the city, it has a uniquely rural feel. Visitors get a bit of reprieve from being in a population center. You are greeted by options to visit wetlands, tree-covered trails, and even an historic living farm! With diverse experiences to be had, Slate Run offers something new with each visit! Slate Run Metro Park Map This map of Slate Run Metro Park shown below shows a variety of park entrances. The main entrance is located along the right side of the map which is off of State Route…

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How to Visit Walnut Woods Metro Park: Exploration Guide

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Walnut Woods Metro Park is a gorgeous park in Groveport, Ohio. This dog-friendly park features over 7 miles of trails, a pollinator friendly garden and beautiful sites along Walnut Creek. Take the time to explore this quaint park near Columbus, Ohio with lots of things to do! #ParkTripsAndMore #CbusMetroParks #Groveport #Ohio

Walnut Woods Metro Park is a great destination for some beautiful recreation in the Central Ohio area! Here, you will find great hiking – like the popular Tall Pines area -, nice places to bike, and even places to take your dogs. What is there to explore at Walnut Woods Metro Park? Walnut Woods is a beautiful, dog-friendly park in Groveport, Ohio. It boasts over 7 miles of trails, 2 dog park areas, bike paths and gardens. There is a lot to do – we highlight a few things below! Walk (or bike) one of the Parks trails Walnut Woods Metro Park contains five named trails. We share our favorites below. Additional details on these trails can be found on the Walnut Woods Metro Parks page here. Explore the Monarch Trail The Monarch Trail is an easy, paved trail which can be accessed via the Buckeye trail. Walkers will share…

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9 Amazing Things To Do at Zion National Park in One Day

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Zion National Park

Even when your time is short, you can still have an amazing experience in one day at Zion National Park in Utah. Check out these awesome things to do at Zion National Park in one day, and get inspired for your own Utah trip! When we visited Zion National Park, we did so as part of an action-packed road trip from Las Vegas. We sorely underestimated how much we would fall in love with this park! That being said, the time that we allocated (less than 24 hours) was simply not enough. We arrived in the late afternoon after an awesome Bryce Canyon tour, and spent the following day through the early afternoon in the park. Nevertheless, there was a lot that we were able to fit into our Zion National Park experience in just one day. Here are our takeaways! Zion National Park Canyon Views 1. Drive the Zion-Mount…

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The Best Southwest National Parks Road Trip from El Paso!

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Southwest National Park Road Trip from El Paso, Texas

This week-long road trip to seven southwest National Parks near El Paso, Texas made me a southwesterner at heart. I bet you will be too! This post lays out our easy to replicate trip to give you a chance to envision “what could be” on your own southwestern adventure! You’ll explore several National Park Units in New Mexico and West Texas, all within a few hours drive of El Paso. You could also treat this as an idea for day trips from El Paso if you’re looking for things to do within 2 hours of El Paso, TX. What Are the National Parks Near El Paso? Over the course of one week, we were able to visit the following National Park Units on our southwest road trip: Chamizal National Memorial White Sands National Park Carlsbad Caverns National Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park Fort Davis National Historic Site Big Bend National…

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