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🥾 It’s adventure time

20+ hiking trails and nature walks near Columbus

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Out-of-season walks can still be scenic at Highbanks Metro Park. | Photo via @columbusmetroparks
From quick and easy nature walks around town to drives that take you to wonderful waterways and wooded areas, our region has so many options to hit the trail. So lace up your boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking and nature walk guide for the Columbus area with 24 routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure and experience our great outdoors.

Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites before visiting for further information, current trail conditions, and the safest practices for the area.

North Columbus

  • Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 1.3-mile loop
    • Pet-friendly: No
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Yes
  • Quarry Trails Metro Park, 2600 Dublin Rd., Dublin
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 2.6 miles, point-to-point
    • Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Portions
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Quarry Trails is one of the newest metro parks in Columbus. | Photo by Kobe Collins/@cbusmetroparks

South Columbus

  • Schiller Park Trails, 1069 Jaeger St., German Village
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 1.9-mile loop
    • Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Yes
  • Scioto Audubon Trail, 400 W. Whittier St., Downtown
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 12.6 miles, point-to-point
    • Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Yes

East Columbus

  • Blendon Woods Loop, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 2-mile loop
    • Pet-friendly: No
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Portions
  • Franklin Park, 1775 E. Broad St., Downtown
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 1.1-mile loop
    • Pet-friendly: Yes
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Yes
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If you’re lucky, you may spot a bison at Battelle Darby Creek. | Photo via @cbusmetroparks

West Columbus

  • Battelle Darby Creek, 1775 Darby Creek Rd., Galloway
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 9-mile out-and-back
    • Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Portions
  • Mudstock Trail, 6000 Roberts Rd., Hilliard
    • Difficulty: Easy
    • Length: 3.5-miles
    • Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
    • Wheelchair-accessible: Portions
16 more local trails
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A. GORP aka trail mix
B. Granola bar
C. Fresh fruit
D. Jerky
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Events
Tuesday, April 25
  • Euro Bike Night | Tuesday, April 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Hofbräuhaus Columbus, 800 Goodale Blvd., Grandview | Free | Meet up with other local motorcyclists from Columbus + enjoy German food and beer.
  • Saint Motel | Tuesday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus | $27-$65 | Listen to this progressive indie pop band with openers Jady + Homes at Night.
Wednesday, April 26
  • Drunk PowerPoint | Wednesday, April 26 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Taft’s Brewporium, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | Free | Sign up to present, or watch folks ramble about nearly any topic under the sun.
Thursday, April 27
  • “Friends” Quiz Trivia | Thursday, April 27 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15 | Get a team together + compete for prizes at this recurring popular competition.
Friday, April 28
  • The Prince Experience | Friday, April 28 | 8 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown | $18 | Sit back + listen to the discography of one of music’s most iconic performers.
  • Dan Soder | Friday, April 28-Saturday, April 29 | Times vary | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $32-$37 | Watch this stand-up comedian who has specials on HBO.
100+ more events
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Giveaway

Good news for locals

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Get ready to share good news for a chance to win $500 cash. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
Did you know you have until next Monday to share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 in cold hard cash?

The road to possibly winning the cash is simple:
  1. At the top of all of our articles, there are buttons to easily share stories, and we’ve recently added a button to share on Nextdoor.
  2. After clicking the icon, you’ll either log in or create a new Nextdoor account.
  3. Create a post using your favorite CBUStoday article with a caption for your community.
  4. Once you are happy with your post, click “POST” and you will be entered to win $500 automatically.
  5. Respond with likes + comments
  6. You can share as many articles as you’d like, just as long as you believe they will benefit your neighborhood!
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 10 in our newsletter and social channels. There’s no limit on the number of entries for the contest. The selected winner will be someone who shares a story that receives a lot of engagement (likes, comments, and shares) on Nextdoor.

Read full eligibility and giveaway terms here.
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News Notes
Concert
  • Drake and 21 Savage, two of rap’s biggest names, are headed to Columbus for a concert on Saturday, July 1 at the Schottenstein Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28 at noon.
Festival
  • The Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest is back on Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23 along the Scioto Mile. The festival enters into its 42nd year this season + stays true to its history with soulful live music and delicious smoked meats. (10TV)
Opening
  • Well, kind of. The Bogey Inn, a popular restaurant and bar in Dublin, is reopening for three days during the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club. The tournament is Thursday, June 1-Sunday, June 4 + The Bogey plans to be open late each night. (614now)
  • B.B.C. Chicken N’ Waffles, a popular fried chicken chain, is making a move after announcing it is relocating from Ohio University to Franklin County at 1282 Essex Ave. The new Milo-Grogan location will open in May. (NBC4)
Sports
  • Get ready to see the Aggies for two years in a row. The Ohio State men’s basketball team added Texas A&M to their 2023 + 2024 schedule with the Buckeyes hosting the first match up at the Schottenstein Center. The first game will be on Friday, Nov. 10. (Eleven Warriors)
Biz
  • Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy — what does that mean for Columbus? It appears our only location at 3708 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. is set to close in the coming weeks. This adds to the other local closures, including the Easton + Polaris locations.
Wellness
  • In a world where prescription meds seem to be the only option, Thesis helps thousands of people improve cognitive functioning and eliminate distractions with natural adaptogens. Take their three-minute quiz to find your personalized blends — then get 15% off your order with code 6amcity.*
Kids
  • Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
Sports

⚽️ On the homestand

CBUStoday’s guide to Columbus Crew games at Lower.com Field

The Crew will face Los Angeles FC on Sat., May 21 | Photo by theCBUStoday
Watch drones light up the sky on Saturday, May 13. | Photo by CBUStoday
The Columbus Crew season is in full swing and our local soccer club is set to play two games at Lower.com Field this week. The first match is the US Open Cup on Wednesday, April 26 against Indy Eleven followed by a showdown versus Inter Miami on Saturday, April 29. Here’s how we recommend you make the most of our home stadium:

With both matches kicking off at 7:30 p.m., it’s recommended getting to the stadium at least an hour early if you plan on driving. The good news is parking + rideshare options are available near the stadium. Outside the stadium is where the tailgate happens, so if you are looking for a parking lot party, this is your happy place.

You can also park at Hofbräuhaus, where plenty of fans meet up for giant mugs of beer before walking to the stadium.
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor
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