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Distance:
2.1 Miles / 3.4 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Moderate
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~5 minutes
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Highbanks Metro Park
Town:
Lewis Center, Ohio
Directions:
40.148686, -83.031365
Added:
January 23, 2018
Updated:
November 20, 2018
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24 '

Total Change
72 '

Ascent
69 '

Descent

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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  1. Parking

    40.148686, -83.031365
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.148678, -83.03121
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2.1 miles / 3.4 km
Trail added
January 23, 2018
Updated on
November 20, 2018
2.1 miles / 3.4 km
May 03, 2020
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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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