Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park: Hiking Guide 2026
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park: 3.8-mi loop, 120 ft gain, 1.8 hrs. Tallgrass prairies, bison herd & Big Darby Creek trails west of Columbus. Full guide.
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Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park: 3.8-mi loop, 120 ft gain, 1.8 hrs. Tallgrass prairies, bison herd & Big Darby Creek trails west of Columbus. Full guide.
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First Ladies National Historic Site, Canton, OH: 0.5-mi easy stroll, 30 min. Kid-friendly history in Stark County. Full visitor guide with hours & directions.
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Foundation Park in Heath, OH: 1.5-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 45 min. Historic ironworks ruins & Raccoon Creek trail near Newark, Ohio. Full trail guide & map.
Pine Quarry Park in Columbus, OH: 1.8-mi easy loop, 80 ft gain, 45 min. Dog & kid-friendly wooded trails in Franklin County. Full hiking guide with directions.
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Blacklick Woods Metro Park: 3.2-mi easy loop, 80 ft gain, 1.5 hrs. Dog & kid-friendly wooded trails with wildlife near Columbus, OH. Full trail guide & map.
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Christmas Rocks & Jacob's Ladder: 3.5-mi hard loop, 500 ft gain, 2.5 hrs. Hocking Hills waterfalls & rock formations in Hocking County. Full trail guide & map.
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