Meet at Sharon Woods Metropark in Maple Grove parking lot in front of Rangers’ Station at 10 am. We are offering either a 2.3 mile walk or 4.2 mile hike. Those who finish early may relax in the shade with a cold bottle of water and socialize until persons on the 4.2 mile hike return.…

Meet in parking lot in front of Blacklick Woods Metropark Nature Center at 10 am. We will offer an option of 2 walk distances – 1.7 miles and another of about 4 miles. We will begin together and those who finish first may enjoy relaxing in the Adirondack chairs and on the benches under the…

Join us in Blendon Woods Metropark in the first parking lot behind ranger station – turn right and then left into lot – for coffee, tea and bagels then a hike through Blendon Woods Metropark. We will be at small shelter/picnic area with the fireplace/chimney, on the backside of the parking lot. There is the…

Join us for a Potluck Lunch and Hike at Sharon Woods Metropark – 6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, Ohio 43081 . Meet in Maple Grove Parking Area at shelter house at 11 am . Potluck will last approximately until Noon. Shelter house and adjacent picnic tables are shaded. Bring dish to share . Also bring your…

We will hike the Cobshell, Ancient and Terrace Trails for 6.2 miles on gravel and dirt trails We will walk both shaded areas and meadow. There are a couple mild ascents and descents and one moderate ascent (at least it felt moderate to me carrying a 12# pack!) Feel free to wear your backpack for…

Meet in front of Rangers’ Station in the CEDAR RIDGE AREA (NOT bison area or Indian Ridge area). We will walk 6.2 miles on gravel and dirt trails, hiking the Cobshell, Ancient and Terrace Trails. Mostly shaded but some meadow area. We will take a short rest break in the Indian Ridge area so you…

Meet at Oak Coves Picnic Area in front of picnic shelter house (NOT Nature Center as this lot will likely be full!). Restrooms available in picnic area and along trail. We will walk on dirt, gravel and some asphalt surfaces. There are a couple of moderate elevations. We will be walking on the Oak Coves…

Join us for a 3.8-mile walk through Sharon Woods MetroPark on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2 pm. Meet in front of Ranger Station in the Maple Grove parking lot. It is the first large parking lot on the left with playground and shelter house. Restrooms available. We will walk the Multipurpose Trail. It is…

Meet in parking lot in front of Blacklick Woods Metro Park Nature Center at 2 pm EST. Ample parking. Wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing. Blacklick Woods has well-maintained trails of gravel and asphalt. Nature preserve has boardwalk. Restrooms available. Walk will be about 3 miles long. Hope to see you there! For further…

Join us for an informational meeting about the Camino and meet new Ohio Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino, Juan and Debra Orellana. Juan and Debra will share their experiences and enthusiasm for walking the Camino Frances, an ancient pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Light refreshments will be served. Free and ample parking…