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Heron Pond Trail

The Heron Pond Trail at Three Creeks Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio is an easy 0.6 mile loop hike that runs around Heron Pond. Dogs and biking are both allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Short, easy 0.6-mile loop trail.
  • Located at Three Creeks Metro Park in Columbus, OH.
  • Dogs and biking are permitted on the trail.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
10'
Rating
4.0
Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

Weather Forecast

Today
High 81°F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low 66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High 82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low 66°F
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Sunday
High 85°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 64°F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 81°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 63°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 87°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 68°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday
High 86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
Low 68°F
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Thursday
High 85°F
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Thursday Night
Low 64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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Total Change
10 ft.
3 m
Ascent
10 ft.
3 m
Descent
10 ft.
3 m
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Features

Dogs
Water Source
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.8906, -82.913271
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.892449, -82.911783

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

Paved

Trip Reports (Reviews)

Rated 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 rating.

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5.38 miles / 8.7 km
April 04, 2026
In good condition, paved!
Hiking
0.6 miles / 1.0 km
February 04, 2019
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