Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Plain City, Ohio
Hike and Horseback
Named for the end moraine that was left behind when the Wisconsin Glacier retreated some 12,000 to 17,000 years ago, much of this Metro Park was once covered with farm lands. In late summer and early fall, fields of beautiful aster, goldenrod and purple coneflower can be enjoyed in the south end of the park. With help from Honda of America, Metro Parks has restored a 250-acre wetland area. Visitors can traverse a boardwalk through the wetlands or climb a 25-foot observation tower to see waterfowl and other animals. Teachers will want to bring their students to the outdoor classroom to explore the valuable role wetlands play in our lives.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Plain City, Ohio
- Head south toward W Bigelow Ave (59 ft)
- Turn left onto W Bigelow Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto E Main St (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto OH-161 E/Plain City-Dublin RdContinue to follow OH-161 E(4.0 mi)
- Turn left toward OH-161 (105 ft)
- Continue onto OH-161 (0.2 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto OH-161 E (430 ft)
- Continue straight (295 ft)
- Continue onto Post Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto US-33 W toward Marysville (1.3 mi)
Take I-270 toward Dublin. Take 33/161 west (exit 17B) toward Marysville.
Follow 33/161 west to the 161/Plain City/Post Road exit. Turn right at the light and then immediately left on Hyland Croy Road. The Honda Wetland Education Area is 1 mile north on the left (7825 Hyland Croy Road). The park’s main entrance is 2 miles further north, at the roundabout, opposite Glacier Ridge Elementary School.
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