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Lake Trail

The Lake Trail at Blendon Woods Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio is an easy 0.5 mile one-way hike that leads out to Thoreau Pond. The trail also connects to the Brookside Trail, Hickory Ridge Trail and Overlook Trail. This GPS track is only one-way, so the out-and-back hike is closer to 1 mile total.
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  • Lake Trail is a short, easy 0.5-mile (1-mile out-and-back) trail in Blendon Woods Metro Park, Columbus, OH.
  • The trail leads to Thoreau Pond, offering a scenic destination.
  • Lake Trail connects to three other trails: Brookside, Hickory Ridge, and Overlook, providing options for longer hikes.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
35'
Rating
0.0
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January 23, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
21 ft.
6 m
Ascent
35 ft.
11 m
Descent
24 ft.
7 m

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  1. Parking

    40.070707, -82.873492
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.070501, -82.872892
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