Chestnut Ridge - Member Hike

Hike Name: Chestnut Ridge
Country: United States
State: Ohio
Nearby Town: Canal Winchester
Rating: 3 stars
Directions: From Canal Winchester, Ohio, take Winchester Road NW southeast out of town for approximately 3 miles. The entrance to the park will be on the right.
Total Hike Distance: 2.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Parking Area across from Ranger Station
Trails Used: Ridge and Meadows Trails
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: None
Management: City Park Service
Contact Information: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Headquarters
1069 W. Main Street
Westerville, OH 43081
info@metroparks.net
614.891.0700

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
8445 Winchester Road NW
Carroll, OH
614.208.4298
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: Chestnut Ridge is a 486-acre park, and is the first ridge in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The ridge spans about 4,500 feet and rises to about 1,116 feet. This park contains my go-to mountain bike trail. However, on this snowy winter day, my wife and I decided to give the hiking trails a try.

This particular hike starts at the parking area across from the ranger station and travels counterclockwise, first climbing to the ridge, traversing along the ridge, and then along the edge of a meadow before returning to the parking area. The trail along the ridge includes two overlooks with views of the Columbus skyline.

Hiker:

Moondoggy


24,800 points


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