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Darby Creek Greenway Trail

The northern section of the Darby Creek Greenway Trail in Prairie Oaks Metro Park in Hilliard, Ohio is an easy 3 mile one-way trail that links to various trails in the park. The trail runs from the northern part of the park, passing ponds and lakes, before reaching the outskirts of the park near I-70.

Parking can be found at the main parking lot at Prairie Oaks Metro Park, so if you plan to hike the entire trail, you may end up hiking closer to 5 miles than 3.5.

Dogs and biking are both allowed on this trail.

The continuation of the Darby Creek Greenway Trail - South is located Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.
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Know Before You Go

  • Darby Creek Greenway Trail's northern section is a 3-mile (one-way) easy trail located within Prairie Oaks Metro Park in Hilliard, OH, featuring ponds and lakes.
  • Parking is available at the main Prairie Oaks Metro Park lot; completing the entire trail round trip could result in a hike closer to 5 miles.
  • The trail allows both dogs and biking, and connects to the Darby Creek Greenway Trail - South located in Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.
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Distance
3.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
1.8 hrs
Elev. Gain
82'
Rating
0.0
Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
42'
Ascent
82'
Descent
99'
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Features

Dogs
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.009439, -83.249182
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.00946, -83.249175

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

Universal Access

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