Date: 11/17/2019 – Distance: 3.2 mi – Elapsed Time: 2.0 hr – Ascent: 335 ft – Descent: 302 ft – Difficulty: Easy
Slate Run Metro Park is a 1700 acre park near Canal Winchester, Ohio just outside of southeast Columbus. I stopped at this park after hiking in Chestnut Ridge Metro Park which is also nearby. I was only able to do a few miles due to limited time. The park features a variety of habitats, including hardwood forest, grassland prairie, and wetlands.
I parked at the Living Historical Farm parking lot and entered the Sugar Maple Trail. Then I hiked the Five Oaks Trail to complete a loop. The trails are very well maintained at this park with finely crushed limestone. I wish I had more time, because there are many more miles of trails at this park. I will have to return another time.
Waypoints:
- Doc’s Trail Map – Google Maps
- Parking North – Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area – N39° 45.817′ W82° 51.152′
- Parking South – Living Historical Farm Area – N39° 45.237′ W82° 50.838′
- Parking East – Shady Grove Picnic Area – N39° 45.519′ W82° 50.301′
- Parking West – Wildlife Refuge Area – N39° 45.907′ W82° 51.976′
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