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Kestrel Trail

The Kestrel Trail at Walnut Woods Metro Park in Groveport, Ohio is an easy 1.3 mile one-way trail that runs through wetlands and joins with the Monarch Trail. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Parking: Please note that the parking lot for this trail sits a 0.3 miles north of the trailhead. Park at the coordinates provided and hike south along the Sweetgum Trail for 0.2 miles, follow the Monarch Trail for 0.15 miles, and you'll reach the western trailhead.
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Know Before You Go

  • Kestrel Trail is a 1.3-mile, dog-friendly trail in Groveport, Ohio, accessible via Walnut Woods Metro Park.
  • The trail traverses wetlands and connects with the Monarch Trail.
  • Parking requires a short hike (0.3 miles total) along the Sweetgum and Monarch Trails to reach the Kestrel Trailhead.
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Distance
1.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
39 min
Elev. Gain
40'
Rating
0.0
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Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
November 20, 2018

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low -5°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 17°F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low -7°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High 14°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 2°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High 19°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 2°F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 26°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 14°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 30°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
Tuesday Night
Low 21°F
Chance Light Snow
Wednesday
High 33°F
Chance Light Snow
Wednesday Night
Low 14°F
Chance Light Snow
Thursday
High 26°F
Mostly Cloudy

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Total Change
22'
Ascent
40'
Descent
52'

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Trails near Groveport, OH
Trails in Ohio
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Features

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  1. Parking

    39.838645, -82.870062
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.834341, -82.867736
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All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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