Canal Winchester, OH: Central Ohio Chapter, Slate Run Metropark Hike and Potluck at Slate Run Winery

Apr 12, 2025 2:30AM—7:00PM

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Canal Winchester, Ohio Meet at 2:30 pm EST - DST will be in effect - in Shady Grove Picnic Area of Slate Run Metropark for 4 mile hike. Potluck items may be dropped off before hike at Slate Run Winery, 1/3 mile north of main park entrance from 2:00pm - 2:30 pm. The Potluck will be held at Slate Run Winery from approximately 5:15 pm to 7 pm. Slate Run Metropark - 1375 St. Rte. 674 North - Canal Winchester, OH 43110 https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/ Slate Run Winery is located about 1/3 mile from park entrance at: 1900 Winchester Southern Road (SR 674 N) · Canal Winchester, OH  43110 http://slaterunwine.org

Cost Cost of your transportation to and from event, potluck item for sharing, and optional Wine Tasting for $7.

Event Contact Juan Orellana 614-284-3447 - or - Debra Orellana 614-284-3512 | Email

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COME ONE, COME ALL to HIKE and POTLUCK with WINE TASTING!

Between 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm, drop your potluck items off at Slate Run Winery – about 1/3 mile north of main park entrance on the east side of SR 674 – in the event room behind the front buildings. There will be 1 – 2 long tables near electrical outlets if needed for crock pots. Keith is graciously allowing us to drop our food items off early before our hike.
We will provide plates, plastic ware. and napkins for potluck.

Meet at 2:30 pm in Shady Grove Picnic Area of Slate Run Metropark for our Camino Circle introductions. Turn left after you enter park
and after you pass the one-way road on your left (exit road from historical farm), then follow the road to parking area.
Invigorating 4 mile hike offers some descents and ascents as well as beautiful views of the ravine. Wear sturdy footwear for gravel/dirt trails.
Bring your own water. Trails are mostly shaded. This hike requires moderate effort with its several descents and ascents. Pit toilets are available and well-maintained so plan accordingly.
Bring your pack and trekking poles and make this a training hike for your Camino!

The Potluck will be held at Slate Run Winery from approximately 5:15 pm to 7 pm. There is an optional Wine Tasting of about a dozen locally made wines for the cost of $7 which includes a take-home wine glass. There are a variety of pre-packaged cheeses, crackers and summer sausage available for purchase, and, of course, bottles of Keith’s locally made wines.

Sorry, due to American Pilgrims on the Camino policy, we cannot allow dogs on trails or at events.

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