One of my new favorite hikes in Columbus! For me it is perfect except for the proximity to 270 for about 1/4 of the hike.



I'd say a level 4 or 5 hike out of 10.



Here is the route on MapMyHike: https://www.mapmyhike.com/routes/view/2863421491



It is a 3 mile hike in South East Columbus and it took me about an hour and a half including a break. This is NOT a super easy hike but is absolutely beautiful and well worth the effort. It is mostly off the path and in places we need to cross large logs and go through brambles. It will probably be muddy but I had a lot of fun making this route.



The start point is the East parking lot, the GPS coordinates are:



39°52'49.80"N

82°54'12.66"W



The route starts off on the "Alum Creek Greenway Trail" path, then heads west when it hits the creek, crosses the bridge, then straight south/west along the creek desire path.



Then, there is a very nice mowed path under the power lines which takes the route back north then east.



It is ok to be on the desire paths and the stream beds for hiking but they ask that there is a no smoking but vaping is fine! As always we can only try our best to follow the rules.



Info About the Park:



6:30am to 10pm April through September

6:30am to 8pm October through March

Phone:[masked]



Office Location:



3860 Bixby Rd

Groveport, OH 43125