Challenging Hikes Near Me

🍂 Leaf It to Us: A Thriving in Motion Hike 🍁

Hike Highbanks

**Let’s meet at the Nature Center and do approximately 4 miles at a 17-18 min/mile pace. There are hills.**

Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am

Two/five miles fitness hike at Highbanks (Oak Coves)

Halloween Happy Hour Hike

Old Beechwold; What You Don't Know May Surprise You

On this tour we'll enjoy a 2.5 miles stroll through beautiful Old Beechwold. We'll learn about its unique origin, discuss its transformations through time, and witness its hidden gems. Due to the lack of any sidewalks and the narrow, winding roads here the tour size is limited. If you have weak knees or balance issues please bring a hiking pole or two as we may go "off trail" for a bit of our tour, depending on interest. We can discuss lunch options afterward for those folks who would like to go to lunch nearby. I will cancel this tour in the event of likely rain.

Fast-paced 6 mile hike

Cycle 22 miles on the TJ Evans Trail (Johnstown to Granville)

**Ride 11 miles from Johnstown to The Station in Granville for lunch, then 11 miles back. Ride at your own pace, I'll ride somewhere from 9 - 12 mph but can go slower or faster. If you ride faster we will eventually catch up with you :).** **https://www.stationgranville.com** **Seriously, doesn't that raspberry dessert just look the best??? If you don't ride you can always meet us to eat :).**

Hike High Banks Metro Park

Let's hike approximately 4 miles at an 18 min/mile.

Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory

Dog Walk - come enjoy the beautiful grounds at Franklin Park Conservatory with or without your dog! We’ll meet on the path near the entrance. Paths are paved and nicely maintained but sunny! The loop I take is approx. 2mi around. There are plenty of shortcuts back if that’s too far or we can take it twice if the dogs are up to it. Please keep all dogs leashed as per park rules, thanks!

Olentangy Trail Walk in Worthington

Walk along the Olentangy Trail starting at Olentangy Parklands tennis and pickleball courts. 3.6 or 6 flat mile options. We’ll walk south until the trail intersects with Rt 161, then return and continue north to Hills Market for a total of 6 miles. Those who wish to stop when we head north to Hills Market will walk 3.6 miles. Walking pace will be about 18 minutes per mile or as comfortable for the group.

Hiking at Sharon Woods

Meet at the Maple Grove picnic area for a 4 mile hike at 18 min/mile pace.