Easy Hikes Near Me

Blendonwood Ravine Day Hike, 10:30 am

(NEW: 5pm/modified hike) Two/five miles fitness hike at Highbanks (Oak Coves)

Blendon Woods Fitness Hike

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.

Blendon Woods Hike

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 :)

Speak Easy (Storytelling)

The topic for November is "Lost." Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory

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!

Fast-paced 6 mile hike

WINE, CARDS, BOARD GAMES & GOOD TIMES!

Join us for a fun time of wine, laughter, friendly competition, and great company! **Location:** [Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) 🥂 Enjoy delicious wine 🎯 Play fun games and challenges 😂 Share laughs and make memories 🍇 Relax, sip, and socialize **Good wine, great friends, and even better memories!** We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

Time To Get a Little Mojo Goin'

This is a fun, low-key, rock painting activity. I will supply rocks and paints and some ideas. No pressure. Just your chance to create little pieces of joy that you can leave behind wherever you go. You are welcome to bring other mediums like paper or watercolor paints, etc. if you want to create on/with something else.

Let's get Creative!

Just in time for holiday gift giving - let's spark our creativity and gather at Worthington Candle Works for a hands-on sensory experience. We will have options to create a custom-scented candle, body scrub, soap, reed diffuser, lotion or room spray. We can all choose our own product to make and take home with us that day. Please note that candles require a 2-hour set time, which is a perfect time to head to lunch at Dewey's Pizza, which is only a 100 foot walk from Worthington Candle Works. The pricing is as follows: all items other than candles are $28; candles are $25-$50, depending on size

Highbanks Metro Park Fitness Hike

Let's meet at the Nature Center. We'll hike approximately 4 miles at a 17-18 min/mile pace. There are hills, so wear appropriate shoes.

November Nature Walk

Join WQC for our monthly nature walk. This month, we’ll do a two-mile gravel loop around Blendon Woods. This trail series has some hills and stairs, which we’ll take at a medium pace to admire all the amazing views and ecosystems. Bring your favorite birding or plant identification book. If we’re lucky, we’ll see some wild turkeys! All fitness levels welcome! WQC nature walks are LGBTQIA+ spaces, but allies are welcome. Note: this trail is not mobility scooter or pet accessible.