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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
Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
November 20, 2018

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Total Change
52'
Ascent
68'
Descent
88'
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.882681, -83.215976
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.882696, -83.216044

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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