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Highbanks Overlook Trail

The Highbanks Overlook Trail at Highbanks Metro Park in Powell, Ohio is a moderate 2.1 mile out-and-back trail that goes through a state nature preserve to an observation deck 100 feet above the Olentangy River. The trail starts off as a spur, which leads to a loop trail. At the far southern end of the loop is another spur trail that leads out to the observation deck.
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Know Before You Go

  • Highbanks Overlook Trail is a 2.1-mile moderate out-and-back trail in Lewis Center (Powell), Ohio.
  • The trail features an observation deck offering views 100 feet above the Olentangy River.
  • The trail consists of a spur leading to a loop, with another spur off the loop leading to the overlook.
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Distance
2.1 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.1 hrs
Elev. Gain
72'
Rating
0.0
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Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
November 20, 2018

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Total Change
24'
Ascent
72'
Descent
69'

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Trails near Lewis Center, OH
Trails in Ohio
Out-and-Back Trails

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  1. Parking

    40.148686, -83.031365
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.148678, -83.03121
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2.1 miles / 3.4 km
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2.1 miles / 3.4 km
May 09, 2019
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2.1 miles / 3.4 km
March 09, 2018
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