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CBUStoday Quarry Trails Metro Park
Take your hiking skills to new levels with a via feratta at Quarry Trails Metro Park. | Photo by Stefan Bruch 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 Columbus with 24 routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure.

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
This is park stands as the 20th to be built in the city, and it transformed an abandoned quarry into a recreation center. Not feeling a walk? Go for a climb on the via ferrata.

CBUStoday Highbanks Metro Parks

Out-of-season walks can still be scene at Highbanks Metro Park. | Photo via @columbusmetroparks

Highbanks Metro Park Overlook, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 2.2-mile loop
  • Pet-friendly: No
  • Wheelchair-accessible: Portions
This iconic park is known for its 100-ft tall shale bluff that towers over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Multiple trail heads are available here, ranging from long 3.5-mile routes to quick, 0.4-mile walks.

Whetstone Park of Roses, 3901 N. High St., Clintonville
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 1.8-mile loop
  • Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
  • Wheelchair-accessible: Yes
It’s hard to beat the views of this park with 12,000+ roses on display. City Editor Mitch loves this park, especially with a cold brew in hand from the nearby Global Gallery.

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Explore like a kid at Blendon Woods. | Photo by Haylley Turner/@cbusmetroparks

Blendon Woods Loop, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 2-mile loop
  • Pet-friendly: No
  • Wheelchair-accessible: Portions
Bring the kids to spot nature and wildlife on smaller trails, ranging from 0.3 miles to 0.6 miles. Some have paved paths, like the Lake Trail, and others have gravel, such as the Overlook Trail or Ripple Rock Trail.
 
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Friday, April 5
  • Columbus Against The World | Friday, April 5 | 6 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus | $20-$45 | Discover up-and-coming bands at this annual variety show in its second year.
Saturday, April 6
  • Columbus Crew vs. DC United | Saturday, April 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $40-$504 | Cheer on the Crew in this Eastern Conference match featuring two elite squads.
Sunday, April 7
  • Steph Tolev | Sunday, April 7 | 7 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $25 | Laugh the night away with this comedian who has worked alongside stars like Bill Burr and Sarah Silverman.
Monday, April 8
  • Eclipse Watch Party with COSI | Monday, April 8 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Sip local beers while safely watching the eclipse.
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  • Columbus Commons’ 2024 season officially kicks off on Friday, April 19 with 200+ events across six months. Our personal favorite? The return of the weekly food truck courts on Wednesday mornings + Thursday afternoons.
Opening
  • Sweetful, a Columbus-based ice creamery, is opening a new location inside Gravity in Franklinton sometime this summer. It will operate in a 1,300-sqft space, offering sweet treats like milkshakes, sundaes, and baked cafe goods. (Columbus Business First)
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  • The city announced new building codes that would shake up current policies, most notably removing parking requirements for urban builds. The city also increased the building height limit in the zoning plans. (The Columbus Dispatch)
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  • Old Gods of Appalachia, a popular horror-fiction podcast, will conduct a live recording at Southern Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 25. Tickets start at $44 and go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Answered
  • Can you still see animals in the Zoo’s North America region during construction? The Zoo said yes with a resounding voice. Don’t let the ongoing construction distract you from seeing animals like cougars, wolverines, and moose at the NA region.
Pets
  • The Puppy Dress-up Contest is returning to Columbus Taco Fest on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4 p.m. There are three categories to compete in: Chihuahuas, small dogs, and big dogs. Proceeds benefit the CHA Animal Shelter. May the best dog have its day.
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  • Will the Ohio State football team be able to land four-star linebacker Elijah Barnes? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    🏓 Play (pickle)ball
    CBUStoday Pickle and Chill
    Enjoy bright and vibrant colors inside Pickle & Chill. | Photo via Pickle & Chill
    Did you know April is National Pickleball Month? We’re serving up the best local courts so you can get in on the action.

    Indoor courts

    Some courts require reservations or memberships, while others are suited for pick-up play and drop-ins.

    Outdoor courts

    The city has a comprehensive guide to every park that exclusively features a pickleball court. We pulled the top parks with four or more courts.
    • Antrim Park, 5800 Olentangy River Rd.
    • Big Walnut Park, 5000 E. Livingston Ave.
    • Carriage Place Park, 4900 Sawmill Rd.
    • Casto Park, 5487 Cedardale Dr.
    • Schiller Park, 1069 Jager St.
    • Scioto Southland Park, 3901 Parsons Ave.
    • Whetstone Park, 3923 N. High St.
    • Wolfe Park, 105 Park Dr.
    • Woodward Park, 5147 Karl Rd.
     
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    Happy Friday, CBUS. I can’t remember the last time I went on a real hike, and that needs to change soon. Maybe that’s how I’ll spend my 50+ degree day tomorrow.
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