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Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am

Mon, Nov 9, 3:30 PM
From HikeOhio!
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4 attendees
Blendon Woods Hike

Blendon Woods Hike

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00 PM
From Active Women 55+
4.9

Meet at the Nature Center parking lot at Blendon Woods to hike the Sugarbush, Hickory Ridge, Overlook, and Brookside trails approximately 4 miles at 18 min/mile pace. Optional lunch if there is interest :)

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Blendon Woods Fitness Hike

Blendon Woods Fitness Hike

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00 PM
From Active Women 55+
4.9

Let's meet at the Nature Center parking lot at Blendon Woods. We'll hike approximately 4 miles and try to keep a 17-18 min/mile pace.

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10 attendees

(Note: 5pm for winter) Two/five miles fitness hike at Highbanks (Oak Coves)

Tue, Nov 17, 10:05 PM
From HikeOhio!
4.8
1 attendee
Hundred Acre Woods Hike

Hundred Acre Woods Hike

Sun, Nov 8, 7:30 PM
From Walk With Me Gahanna
4.8

Join us this Sunday (11/8) for a two mile hike through the Hundred Acre Woods at Blendon Woods. We will hike this one mile trail and then reverse course and hike it back to the start. This is a trail with a few significant hills, but is a beautiful hike through the forest and a scenic view over Alum Creek. Wear your hiking shoes. See you Sunday at 2:30 pm.

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10 attendees
Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory

Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory

Fri, Nov 13, 3:00 PM
From Active Women 55+
4.9

Dog Walk - come enjoy the beautiful grounds at Franklin Park Conservatory with or without your dog! We’ll meet on the path near the entrance. Paths are paved and nicely maintained but sunny! The loop I take is approx. 2mi around. There are plenty of shortcuts back if that’s too far or we can take it twice if the dogs are up to it. Please keep all dogs leashed as per park rules, thanks!

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform where you can join groups and participate in events based on shared interests, including outdoor activities like hiking.

You can search for hiking events near your location on Meetup by selecting the 'Outdoors & Adventure' category and your city or ZIP code.

Yes, you can join as many hiking groups on Meetup as you like. This allows you to explore various trails and meet more hiking enthusiasts.

Meetup hosts hiking events for all skill levels from beginners to advanced, so you can find the right challenge for you.

Joining Meetup is generally free, but some events might have costs such as entrance fees for parks or shared travel expenses.

Yes, it's important to RSVP for hikes you plan to attend on Meetup to help organize group logistics and receive updates.

If no hiking events are available near you, consider broadening your search or starting your own group to connect with other hikers.

Events are organized by individual group hosts, making each meeting unique in terms of location, difficulty, and social aspects.

Yes, details such as meeting points or times can change, so always check updates from your group and double-check event pages.

Meetup focuses on group activities, so while 1:1 connections aren’t its primary goal, group hikes can lead to individual friendships.

Not all hikes on Meetup are challenging. You can choose events based on their described level of difficulty within the outdoor groups.

Regularly check Meetup for updated hiking events as new groups often introduce fresh and exciting trails to explore together.

While Meetup connects hikers, personal experiences and connections can vary, so proactively engaging with the group is beneficial.

The frequency of hiking meetups varies by group and organizer, but you can find recurring events by joining active hiking communities.

Most hiking events happen in person, thanks to their nature, but some virtual planning groups or pre-events online may also exist.