Huffman Metropark Hike - Slow Paced

Time to hike with Mountain Laurel at Huffman MetroPark. We will hike 3 to 4 miles of trail at a slow pace of 2 to 2.5 mph. Dress for the weather, bring water and wear your hiking boots/shoes.

Description of the park:
Enjoy fishing, bird watching, hiking and picnicking surrounded by beautiful scenery. Huff man MetroPark is being managed for natural diversity, making it an ideal spot for wildlife viewing. The lake and Mad River highlight this 316- acre MetroPark. Bring your bat and ball, Frisbee, or volleyball net and enjoy a game while your picnic meal cooks on
the grill in the shelter. Stroll hiking trails that wind through the park.

The construction of Huffman Dam required moving the entire village of Osborn from what was to become a flood basin. It was joined with the village of Fairfield and is now known as Fairborn. Huffman Lake was created when soil was removed to build the dam. Hikers can glimpse remnants of our past. The construction of Huffman Dam required moving the Ohio Electric Railroad and the New York Central and Erie Railroad lines. Remains of the Erie Railroad bridge abutments still can be seen along the Mad River at the north end of the park and from the hiking trail at the bottom of the hill at the south end.