Near Blues Creek Park, Ostrander, Ohio
Early Fall at Blues Creek Park
Near Blues Creek Park, Ostrander, Ohio
Blues Creek Park
Near Blues Creek Park, Ostrander, Ohio
Blue Creek Pond - February 14, 2019
Near Blues Creek Park, Ostrander, Ohio
Shagbark Loop Trail
Near Blues Creek Park, Ostrander, Ohio
Shagbark Loop Trail - January 2019 - Central Ohio

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Blues Creek Park, Ostrander, Ohio

3.8 (6 Ratings)
This is a short route through a beautiful park.
1.9
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
Can be wet, with standing water, so wear hiking boots or other appropriate footwear.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.9mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
972ft
High Point
936ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are very few trail signs, so you may never know which trail you are on. For this route, complete the following trails in one hike: take Fox Run Trail to part of Shagbark Loop Trail. At the far end of Shagbark Loop Trail, turn on to Blue Stem Trail. Follow Blue Stem Trail around and then reconnect with Shagbark Loop Trail, which you'll take back to where it meets Fox Run Trail. Instead of taking Fox Run Trail, continue on Shagbark Loop Trail until you reach the central parking and play area. This route is located in Blues Creek Preserve (a County Park), in Delaware, Ohio.

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