Heritage Trail Park
Hilliard, Ohio
Cross Country Ski, Hike, and Horseback
The Heritage Park includes a 4-acre dog park in which dogs can go off-leash. There are separate fenced areas for large and for small dogs, with tunnels and hills for dog agility, plus a dog sprinkle area and drinking fountain. The Heritage Trail is a 7-mile trail converted from abandoned right-of-way located in Franklin and Madison Counties in Central Ohio. The trail starts in Old Hilliard off Main Street and continues toward Plain City.
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Heritage Trail Park - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System
The 87-acre Heritage Trail Park is adjacent to the Heritage Rail Trail, a 6.1-mile multi-purpose trail converted from an abandoned right-of-way, with a parallel bridle trail.
https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/heritage-trail-park/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 Hilliard, Ohio
- Head northeast on Columbia St toward Norwich St (253 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Norwich St (384 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Main St (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Avery Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Hayden Run Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Hayden Run RdDestination will be on the right(1.1 mi)
From I-270, take Tuttle Road and turn left onto Wilcox Road. Turn right onto Hayden Run Road. Entrance is about 2.75 miles on right.
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