Group Walk Schedule​​
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September 2 - Griggs Reservoir
September 9 - Sharon Woods
September 16 - Glacier Ridge
September 23 - Whetstone Park of Roses
September 30 - Heritage Park Trail Head
October 7 - Franklin Park
October 14 - Worthington Olentangy Trail-Hills Market; walk starts at 7:30
October 21 - Griggs Reservoir
October 28 - Sharon Woods
November 4 - Scioto Audubon
November 11 - Glacier Ridge
November 18 - Whetstone Park, Park of Roses
November 25 - Heritage Park Trail Head


The Group Walks are Saturday mornings at 8:00. (Please arrive by 7:55)
  • The walk locations are rotated among various parks around Columbus to make it more convenient for members to attend.
  • Walkers of all paces and fitness levels are welcome to join the group.
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Breakfast Locations
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Griggs Reservoir: Chef-O-Nette (owner prefers cash)
Whetstone Park, Park of Roses: Denny's; 3019 Olentangy River Road
Worthington Olentangy Parklands: Panera in Worthington
Worthington Olentangy Trail: Hills Market Pancakes
Heritage Park Trail Head: Starliner Diner 
Sharon Woods: Fitzy's Diner, 1487 Schrock Road
Glacier Ridge:  Sunny Street at 7042 Hospital Drive (restaurant is about 5 miles from the park and has easy access back to Rte 33 to I-270)
Scioto Audubon:  First Watch in German Village
Franklin Park: Zorba's Diner-3415 E Broad St (turn right onto Broad Street; diner is approximately 2.5 miles down on the right)
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Park Locations
  • The entrance to Sharon Woods is on Cleveland Avenue across from Saint Ann’s Hospital. Go to the first parking lot on the left. Meet at the starting point for the path.
  • Worthington Olentangy Trail start at Worthington Hills. Park to the left of Hills Market where the trail begins. If you need an address for GPS, Hills Market is at 7860 Olentangy River Rd.
  • Worthington Olentangy Trail -- Start at Olentangy Parklands --  If you are taking 315, exit at 161.  From the south turn left at 161(Dublin Granville Rd.)  From the north, turn right.  Go to the first light and turn right on Olentangy River Rd. Take Olentangy River Rd. 1.3 miles until you reach Wilson Bridge Rd.  Turn right on Wilson Bridge and go 1/2 mile.  The entrance is on the left -- you will see the tennis courts. Turn left. The trail starts near the upper parking area and goes past the tennis courts.
  • From 23 take W Wilson Bridge Rd. past the Shops at Worthington Place mall. The trail starts near the upper parking area and goes past the tennis courts. (If you need to put in an address for GPS, 600 W Wilson Bridge Rd. will get you close.)
  • Griggs Reservoir Park is on Riverside Drive. The main entrance is just south of Fishinger Road across from Nottingham Road. Turn left and drive south (toward the dam) until you reach the hill. Park at the top of the hill or the parking lot at the bottom of the hill.
  • Franklin Park is at 1777 East Broad Street. Meet in the parking lot near the entrance to the Conservatory.
  • Whetstone Park, Park of Roses is reached west off High Street on Hollenback Drive just south of the Whetstone Library. Meet in the parking lot near the Park of Roses. There is a picnic shelter next to the path at the bridge where we will start.
  • Heritage Park Trail Head is located in the Old Hilliard historic district of Hilliard. To reach the park, take exit 1-270 at Exit 13, Cemetery Road. Go west on Cemetery 1.8 miles to the roundabout. Take the first turn off to Main and take Main Street to Franklin Street. Turn left. Turn right on Wayne Street. Turn left after the stop sign at Center Street. Parking is on the left (if using GPS, use the Makoy Center).
  • Scioto Audubon Park is at 505 W. Whittier St. Plenty of parking. http://grange.audubon.org/visit
  • Glacier Ridge is at 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City 43064.  From 1-270, take exit 17B for US-33/OH-161 toward Marysville.  Take the OH-161/Post Rd exit toward Plain City (approximately 2.7 miles).  Turn right onto Post Rd then left onto Hyland-Croy Rd.  Stay on Hyland-Croy at the traffic circle at Jerome High School. Drive another 1.6 miles and take the 3rd exit at the traffic circle to enter the park.  Meet at the area with the shelters and the restrooms​

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
So, how bad does the weather have to be for us to cancel a group walk? Historically, we walk outside year round. Here are some rules of thumb that might cause us to cancel:
  • The temperatures drop below 15°.
  • The snow is too deep.
  • The trails might be icy.
  • Lightning.
  • Rain in the winter.
  • Weather advisories.

If we are worried about the weather, the officers discuss it and make a decision. We will try to do that as early on a Saturday morning as possible. We will notify you by email. That said, if you are worried about ice or the cold, please use your own judgment.