Photo David Jolley
Trails
Homesite
0.4 miles
Moderate to difficult – Hike – Gravel
Goes through woods and fields, past an orchard and remnant homestead, connects the Ridge and Meadows trails.
Meadows
0.9 miles
Moderate to difficult – Hike – Gravel
Follows the edge of a high meadow, crosses a stream and passes through the woods.
Milkweed
0.7 miles
Easy to moderate – Hike, Pets – Natural
Pet trail features a half-mile loop around fields with a short section through the woods.
Ridge
1 mile
Moderate to difficult – Hike – Gravel and boardwalk
Includes a gradual 150-foot ascent through the woods to the top of the ridge.
Mountain Bike
10.4 miles
Mountain biking only – Dirt
Features steep climbs and descents through deep woods. The 12- to 18-inch-wide trail has a narrow creek bridge, banked turns, and a couple of short sections of sandstone cobble. A 5-mile inner loop is the beginner/intermediate trail and the outer loop is the advanced trail.
Virtual Ride: Gravity Track
Law’s Lane
0.2 miles
Moderate to difficult – Hike – Gravel
Short trail through the woods connects sections of the Homesite and Meadows trails.
Shelters
Non-Reservable Shelters
General Use Picnic Areas
Sandstone Picnic Shelter: Large charcoal grill, seating for 40
Springhouse Picnic Shelter: Large charcoal grill, electricity available upon request, seating for 40, ADA accessible, picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, vault restrooms
Non-reservable shelters are available free to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelters are available when the park opens at 6:30am and can be retained while someone from your party remains at the shelter.
Activities
Visitors of all ages can fish for bluegill, largemouth bass and channel catfish at the 2-acre fishing pond.
The 10.5-mile Mountain Bike Trail (for mountain biking only) goes through the woods and provides a terrific workout for mountain bike enthusiasts of all abilities. The 12- to 18-inch-wide trail is on an all-natural surface and features a 230-foot change in elevation. The trail was designed and built by volunteers with the Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization (COMBO).
There is also a Pump Track, a loop of dirt berms and rollers, which is great for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
PET TRAILS
Milkweed Trail
0.6 miles – easy
Loops around a field with a short stretch through the woods.
Domesticated dogs and cats are also permitted in picnic areas, parking lots and on roadways. Pets shall be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Two picnic areas, each with a shelter, tables and grill, available free on a first-come first-served basis. Play areas nearby.