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Mingo Trail

The Mingo Trail at Scioto Grove Metro Park in Grove City, Ohio is an easy 2.7 mile loop trail that runs along the outside of the park. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Camping: There are two, free backpacking sites located along the Mingo Trail. Backpacking opens April 13 and 14 for the 2018 season, and is available every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights), through to the end of October. Registration is required. Call 614.539.3339 to register.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Mingo Trail is an easy, 2.7-mile loop located in Scioto Grove Metro Park in Grove City, OH, not Lockbourne, OH, suitable for dog walking.
  • Free, registered backpacking campsites are available along the Mingo Trail on select weekends (Friday and Saturday nights) from mid-April through October.
  • Registration for backpacking is required by calling 614.539.3339.
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Distance
2.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
1.4 hrs
Elev. Gain
9'
Rating
0.0
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January 23, 2018
Updated
July 02, 2018

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Total Change
3'
Ascent
9'
Descent
8'

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  2. Main Trailhead

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2.7 miles / 4.3 km
August 31, 2022
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2.7 miles / 4.3 km
August 14, 2022
Trails are open and good conditions. Wildflowers are still blooming.
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