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Ancient Trail

The Ancient Trail at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park in Grove City, Ohio is an easy 2 mile out-and-back and loop trail. It runs alongside Darby Creek and loops through fields and woods on the southern portion of the trail while passing a reconstructed Fort Ancient mound. The northern portion of the trail is an out-and-back spur; however, you can skip this portion and only use the southern loop if you wish.
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Know Before You Go

  • Ancient Trail is an easy 2-mile trail in Grove City, OH, within Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.
  • The trail features a southern loop through fields, woods, and a reconstructed Fort Ancient mound, running alongside Darby Creek.
  • The northern portion offers an optional out-and-back spur that can be skipped for a shorter experience.
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Distance
2.0 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
1 hrs
Elev. Gain
68'
Rating
0.0
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Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
November 20, 2018

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 61°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 84°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 66°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Saturday Night
Low 66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sunday
High 85°F
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Sunday Night
Low 65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday
High 86°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low 66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low 67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High 88°F
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Low 69°F
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High 90°F
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Total Change
52 ft.
16 m
Ascent
68 ft.
21 m
Descent
88 ft.
27 m

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Trails near Grove City, OH
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  1. Parking

    39.882681, -83.215976
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.882696, -83.216044
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Surface type

Dirt

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