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Wetland Spur Trail

The Wetland Spur Trail at Highbanks Metro Park in Lewis Center, Ohio is an easy 0.4 mile one-way trail that goes through woodland to a wetland with an observation deck.

In order to reach this trail, you must hike in on the Highbanks Overlook Trail, where you can find parking as well.
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Know Before You Go

  • Wetland Spur Trail is a short, easy 0.4-mile trail in Highbanks Metro Park, near Columbus, OH.
  • The trail leads through a wooded area to a wetland observation deck.
  • Access to the Wetland Spur Trail is via the Highbanks Overlook Trail, where parking is available.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
25'
Rating
0.0
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Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
November 20, 2018

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This Afternoon
High 34°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Tonight
Low 12°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High 23°F
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Sunday Night
Low 15°F
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Monday Night
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Tuesday
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Thursday
High 24°F
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Friday
High 31°F
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Friday Night
Low 17°F
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Total Change
20'
Ascent
25'
Descent
21'

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Trails near Columbus, OH
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.148737, -83.031578
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.13854, -83.024296
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All seasons

Surface type

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0.4 miles / 0.6 km
March 09, 2018
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