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Trails Veranstaltungen Heute

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I train @ My Pace - with Jason
I train @ My Pace - with Jason
-Outdoor Functional Training for All Fitness Levels- Join us as we combine healthy, balanced movement with fun, gamified ideas to give you our unique FUNctional training! And in case that doesn’t really tell you what to expect, just think short intervals of exercise combined together in a playful and interactive way to help you strengthen your body in a sustainable way while allowing you to meet new people (and often even forget how hard you’re working out). As a reminder for those nervous about their fitness level: Everything we do, we do with all fitness levels in mind; so the exercises are always adjustable to your level and you’re always strongly encouraged to take it at your own pace - I mean, we’re not called My Pace for nothing! How to find us: We meet and train behind the calisthenics workout station on the Zirkuswiese of the Prater. Here a link to the location on Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdRPEaYTiavZbmVW7 Cost: In the interest of inclusivity, we've decided to make our sessions donations based here, so you're invited to pay what you can afford. If that actually makes you more uncomfortable and doesn't make it easier to come, know that we've received donations from €2 to €20 and they all made us very happy, because our primary goal is to get people moving and to show them it can be fun all in all. The money is secondary. One other thing that’s useful to know: - In the case of bad weather, we do have a back-up location that will protect us from the rain. Should we need to move, we will change the location of this event here. Please feel free to check back here before any event where you suspect bad weather or, even better, simply get in touch with us! We’re available via WhatsApp message or email. --- If you'd like to know more about My Pace, feel free to visit our website at https://www.mypace.at
Donaustadtbrücke to Nordende (25KM, leave whenever you want) 🌳🌲🏞️
Donaustadtbrücke to Nordende (25KM, leave whenever you want) 🌳🌲🏞️
Hey guys! 👋 On Monday (May 25), I’m planning a nice hike along the Donauinsel. We’re gonna walk all the way from the U2 station up to the very northern tip of the island and back. It’s completely flat, right by the water, tons of green, and zero cars to worry about. Super chill vibes, perfect for catching up, getting some fresh air, and honestly just unplugging for a bit while we clock some kilometers. The best part? You absolutely do not have to do the whole thing. If you only want to vibe with us for a bit, you can dip whenever you want: 🚉 Donauinsel (U1) – Super easy exit back into the city (around 3 km in) 🚉 Handelskai (U6 & Train) – Another easy spot to catch a train to Floridsdorf, Meidling, or Hauptbahnhof (around 6.5 km in) Totally up to you how far you want to push it. Going all the way to the northern tip and back is a decent workout, so only do the full stretch if you’re feeling up for it on the day! Why you should come: 🌊 Water views for a big part of the day—literally right next to the Danube 🌳 Super chill, car-free paths along the island 🚉 Zero commitment: if your legs start giving out, you can just hop on a metro and head home 💬 Good vibes & good convos: we’re not racing, it's all about hanging out and taking breaks Meeting Point 📍 U2 Station Donaustadtbrücke (Keisermühlen exit) 🕖 07:30 a.m. (Yeah, it's an early one, but we'll beat the midday heat!) The Deets ⏱️ Time: around 6.5 hours of pure walking with some small breaks to rest the feet (around 5 min each) 📏 Distance: up to 25.4 km (if you do the whole out-and-back) ⛰️ Elevation: basically none (maybe 90m total), it’s literally as flat as a pancake 🔴 Difficulty: Technically super easy, but rated "Hard" just because 25 km is no joke for the feet 🚶 Pace: Comfortable and social (around 3.8-4.5 km/h), with plenty of snack breaks The Game Plan Going out: Donaustadtbrücke (U2) — 0 km Donauinsel (U1) — ~3 km Handelskai (U6 & Train) — ~6.5 km Northern tip of the island — ~12.7 km Heading back: We’ll just flip it and trace our steps right back to Donaustadtbrücke. *Group Pace Disclaimer (The Serious-ish Part)* If you decide to sprint ahead and leave the group behind, I’m gonna assume you’ve started a new life living among the Danube swans, cyclists, and people who power-walk in jeans. If you run off, you lose all group perks—meaning no navigation help, no moral support, no sharing snacks, and zero protection from aggressive seagulls. You speed, you’re on your own! 🫡 If you feel bad at any point of the hike please inform the rest of the group and feel free to leave (we are not competing to see who can suffer more silently). *Stuff to Bring* I'll drop a weather update on Friday night. Since it's late May, it should be prime spring weather, so get ready for some sun. ☀️ Sunscreen and sunnies are a must 🥾 Comfy shoes: it's flat asphalt and gravel, but your feet will feel those 25 km, so wear good sneakers/hiking shoes. Personal tip (bring another pair of socks, your feet will thank you). 💧 Pack snacks (your body will very likely be happy to get some energy) and plenty of water (at least 1.5 to 2 liters) because there will be parts of the hike where there are not public water sources. We aren't planning any restaurant stops, so pack a nice picnic lunch! *Disclaimer* Just the usual: this is a completely casual, private hangout. I’m not a certified guide or anything, so you’re joining at your own risk and responsible for yourself. Can't wait to see you guys there for a solid day by the water! 🌊🏃‍♂️☀️ Best wishes, Robert!
Vienna Gaels Training: Football, Hurling & Camogie
Vienna Gaels Training: Football, Hurling & Camogie
This is a weekly training session with Vienna Gaels, a Vienna-based Irish GAA club playing Gaelic football and hurling. The session is relaxed, structured, and welcoming, with coaching provided throughout. Agenda • Arrive from 5:45 and meet the group • Warm-up as a full group • One hour of Gaelic football training and one hour of hurling training • The order alternates each week • Wrap-up shortly before 8:00 pm Who it’s for • All levels are welcome • New players are encouraged • No previous experience of Gaelic sports is needed • Men’s and ladies teams train on the same night What to bring • Sportswear suitable for outdoor training • Football boots or trainers (astro or moulded studs work best) • Water No equipment is required to try your first session. We can provide hurleys and helmets if needed. Where & how to find us 📍 Location: Meiereistraße 20, 1020 Wien Training takes place on the pitches beside the Ernst Happel Stadium. If you arrive and don’t immediately see the group, wait by the pitches and someone will come over to you. Good to know • Training takes place every Monday from 6:00–8:00 pm • Sessions go ahead in all weather conditions • Training runs even if Meetup attendance looks low, as many regular members do not use Meetup If you have any questions beforehand, feel free to message via Meetup — otherwise just turn up and give it a go 🍀
Wachau Felsklettern / DÜRNSTEIN
Wachau Felsklettern / DÜRNSTEIN
Felsklettern - Klettertreff
Felsklettern - Klettertreff
5vs5 Montagskickerl // 5vs5 Monday Soccer
5vs5 Montagskickerl // 5vs5 Monday Soccer
***5vs5 Montagskickerl @ Engelmann Soccer* ⚽️** Lust auf **Fußball**? Wir spielen regelmäßig ein lockeres **5vs5 @ Engelmann Soccer** im 17. Bezirk (**20:30-22:00**) - unkompliziert, ohne Team und ohne Verpflichtung. **Die Plätze sind limitiert,** daher gilt: first come, first served. So nimmst du teil: ✅ App downloaden ([www.strangersoccer.com](http://www.strangersoccer.com/)) ✅ Spiel auswählen ✅ Slot buchen, vorbeikommen & einfach mitkicken; wir kümmern uns um den Rest. 🎁 Dein **erstes Spiel kostenlos** ist mit dem Promocode WELCOME Mehr Infos direkt bei uns - schreib uns gerne! ☺️ \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ***5vs5 Monday Football @ Engelmann Soccer* ⚽️** Looking for **casual football**? We’re regularly playing a **relaxed 5vs5** @ **Engelmann Soccer** in Vienna’s 17th district (**8:30 PM – 10 PM**) - no team, no commitments, no stress. **Spots are limited**, so it’s first come, first served. How to join: ✅ Download the app ([www.strangersoccer.com](http://www.strangersoccer.com/)) ✅ Choose the game ✅ Book your slot, show up & play - we’ll take care of the rest. 🎁 Your **first game is free** with the promo code: WELCOME Feel free to message us if you’d like more info ☺️
Rooftop Coffee & Conversations
Rooftop Coffee & Conversations
✨Tomorrow evening — rooftop coffee & conversations at Zoku ☕🌇 ⭐️A casual evening to meet open-minded people living and building things in Vienna. ⭐️Just a group of interesting people, good coffee, a rooftop view over Prater, and conversations. Conversation topics can be anything:— life in Vienna— travel & moving abroad— culture, relationships & life experiences— favorite places, ideas, random thoughts—or whatever naturally comes up. ⭐️Free to join.Come for 20 minutes or stay the whole evening. ✨Join our Instagram for more events https://www.instagram.com/vienna_friends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr

Trails Veranstaltungen Diese Woche

Entdecke, was in den nächsten Tagen passiert

Vienna Hiking Challenge
Vienna Hiking Challenge
**Stadtwanderweg 6 — Sixth hike of our Vienna Hiking Challenge** ❗️Even if Meetup shows the event as full, please still join the WA group and fill out the registration form. The form will indicate whether there are still spots available for the hike❗️ Join the WA group for the information: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR?mode=gi_t —————— 🌿 **Stadtwanderweg 6 — Vienna Hiking Challenge** 📆 Date & Time: 31 May, 11:00 📏 Length: 12,5 km ⏱ Walking time: approx. 4-4,5 hours This route takes us through forests and hills around the southern edge of Vienna, passing places like Zugberg, Wiener Hütte and Maurer Wald. Along the way we’ll also see the famous Wotruba Church and the open-air planetarium Sterngarten Georgenberg. **Important** After joining this event, please enter the WhatsApp group — https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR?mode=gi_t Before the hike, I will share a registration form there and create a separate group for confirmed participants. **What is the Challenge:** we’re hiking all Vienna Stadtwanderwege and collecting stamps in the Wanderpass. • max. 20 participants • moderate pace • 5€ organisational contribution At the end of the challenge we’ll hold **a raffle with prizes** and a final meetup. Join the challenge and collect your next stamp! 🌿 ——————— ❗️Please make sure to fill out the registration form: the link will be posted in the WA group ❗️
Sunset Hike in the Vienna Woods
Sunset Hike in the Vienna Woods
Join a small group of like-minded hikers for a relaxed Saturday evening hike on May 30 and catch a beautiful sunset just outside Vienna. Perfect for beginners or anyone who enjoys a peaceful end to the day. 🌄 **WHAT TO EXPECT** We’ll meet at Heiligendstadt train station, then take ~10-minute train ride to Klosterneuburg (Kierling) and follow a scenic route through hills, forests, and viewpoints in the Vienna Woods: * Klosterneuburg Abbey 🏛️ * Klosterneuburg vineyards 🍇 * Purgathofer observatory 🌠 * Haschberg viewpoint 🔭 * Golden hour experience 💛 * Hilly landscape in the Vienna Woods 🏞️ * 300-year-old oak tree 🪾 * Sunset at Stockhammer Wiese 🌅 (20:45) * Town of Weidling 🏡 * Weidlingbach stream 💧 * Finish in Klosterneuburg-Weidling train station 🚉 📊 **HIKE DETAILS** \~19 km \| \+400 m elevation gain Difficulty: Easy (T1) – no technical skills required 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **GROUP DYNAMICS** We stay together as a group and regroup at key junctions. No one gets left behind. No navigation needed from participants. 🧳 **WHAT TO BRING** * Water 💧 * Snacks 🥪 * Fully charged phone 📱 * Headlamp or flashlight 🔦 (recommended) * Warm layers 🧦 * Hiking / trail running shoes 🥾 📍**MEETING POINT** Heiligenstadt train station – 17:30 (S40 leaves at 17:42, \~10 min ride to Klosterneuburg-Kierling) 📍 **END POINT** Klosterneuburg-Weidling train station (approx. 22:00-23:00) Train/Bus connections back to Heiligenstadt every 10-20 min 🌦️ **WEATHER** The hike is weather-dependent and may be cancelled in case of bad conditions. ⚠️ **PARTICIPATION & RESPONSIBILITY** This is a casual, self-organized hike. You join at your own responsibility. Please ensure you’re comfortable with the distance and elevation, bring appropriate gear (especially footwear, water, and snacks), and take care of your own safety during the hike.
Vienna OUTDOOR Fitness Training - STADTPARK (Probetraining GRATIS)
Vienna OUTDOOR Fitness Training - STADTPARK (Probetraining GRATIS)
Hallo Sportsfreunde! Herzlich Willkommen bei Vienna Outdoor Fitness Training☺️☀️💪🏽 Euch erwarten abwechslungsreiche Kräftigungs-Workouts für den ganzen Körper unter Anleitung eines ausgebildeten Trainers, der euch anleiten, korrigieren, unterstützen und natürlich motiviert. :-) Für wen: Einsteiger & Fortgeschrittene Kostenbeitrag: € 16,- in bar / 130€ für einen 10er Block !!!PROBETRAINING GRATIS!!! Was erwartet euch: Kräftigungstraining mit Fitnesskleingeräten (TRX, Kettlebells, Plates, Resistance Bands, Medizinbällen) und dem eigenen Körpergewicht. Durch die verschiedenen Variationen kann das Training sowohl für Anfänger als auch für Fortgeschrittene angepasst werden und jeder kommt dabei an seine Grenzen und wird dabei fitter und stärker. Weiters trefft ihr motivierte Gleichgesinnte zum gemeinsamen Schwitzen und Spaß haben! ;-) Mitzubringen: Trinkflasche, gemütliche Sportbekleidung und - wenn vorhanden - eine Trainingsmatte! Die Dauer der Workouts beträgt ca. 60 Minuten (Warm Up - Hauptteil - Cool Down). Wir bleiben während dem Training an einem Standort, damit ihr euch während dem Training keine Sorgen und Gedanken um eure Wertgegenstände machen müsst! :-) Treffpunkt: STADTPARK, Einfahrt Weg Am Stadtpark zur Meierei Koordinaten: 48.204636, 16.382232 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/sQAzoSttkiH8FWzaA Wir freuen uns riesig darauf, euch wiederzusehen und auch neue Gesichter kennenzulernen und gemeinsam mit euch zu trainieren! Sportliche Grüße, Geri \*\*\* Hello workout buddies! :-) Welcome to VIENNA OUTDOOR FITNESS TRAINING☺️☀️💪🏽 You can expect varied full body strength & conditioning workouts with a qualified trainer, who will guide, correct, support and of course motivate you. :-) Who: Beginner & intermediates How much: € 16,- cash or PayPal / € 130,- for a book of 10 workouts !!! FREE TRIAL TRAINING !!! What: Functional full body workouts with periodic focus on certain body parts like arms, shoulders, back and legs. What awaits you: Strengthening training with fitness accessories (TRX, kettlebells, medicine balls, resistance bands, plates) and your own body weight. Through the different variations, the training can be adapted for beginners as well as for advanced athletes. Everyone will reach their limits and will become fitter and stronger. So meet cool people and have fun! =) Please bring: Water bottle, sports-clothes and a fitness mat. We will also stay in one place in order to take care of your belongings. Meeting point: STADTPARK, "entrance-road" to Am Stadtpark "Zur Meierei, Steierereck" coordinates: 48.204636, 16.382232 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/sQAzoSttkiH8FWzaA We are looking forward to meeting you and to breaking a sweat together! Sporty regards, Geri
Beach Volleyball Training
Beach Volleyball Training
Hello!!! My name is Alexander Ekeus Zlauvinen. I'm 20 years old and I play volleyball semi professionally in Italy. I want to give some beach volleyball classes for those who want to learn / improve while having a great time. I speak English, Spanish and Italian. Here you will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, play games and have a good time. This is for people 16+ and for all genders. The goal is to have fun, learn and meet new people in a nice environment. The fee is €15 per person. We will have the court for one hour from 8-9 pm in the Sports Center Donau City. I’ll inform what court number an hour before. There is a map of the courts when you enter the sportcenter and I will text which court we have around 20 min before we start. In case of rain it will be cancelled. Please pay on the day. And if you can't make it please let me know by noon. Any questions please let me know and can't wait to see you there!!!
Portrait Painting by Diana Buitrago
Portrait Painting by Diana Buitrago
Portrait Painting 3,5-day Workshop with Diana Buitrago (Fri eve, Sat, Sun, Mon). Please go to www.viennaatelier.com --> events --> "Portrait Painting" ... for details or send email to info@viennaatelier.com 3,5-tägiger Portrait Painting Workshop mit Diana Buitrago (Freitagabend, Samstag, Sonntag, Montag). Bitte gehen Sie auf https://de.viennaatelier.com --> Events --> "Portrait Painting" für Details oder senden Sie eine Email an info@viennaatelier.com
Queer Hike: Pretul – der Panoramaberg vor den Toren Mürzzuschlags
Queer Hike: Pretul – der Panoramaberg vor den Toren Mürzzuschlags
Am 30. Mai 2026 wandern wir gemeinsam mit QueerHike – der Wandergruppe des queeren Sportvereins Aufschlag. Route: Pretul – der Panoramaberg vor den Toren Mürzzuschlags Rundwanderung laut Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/de-DE/tour/2571979014?ref=itd&share_token=aYAtW90B8DXyNwsjCwVYRkirAZq1McKaod7NjVS9nr2VWTXXKI&ref=its Treffpunkt: 8:54 Uhr am Bahnhof Mürzzuschlag. Anreise: Mit dem Zug oder mit dem Auto. Vielleicht finden sich auch Fahrgemeinschaften. ÖBB-Verbindungsvorschlag: https://fahrplan.oebb.at/webapp/?language=de_DE&ulVersion=1.1&context=TP&method=storageRecon&storageId=f249d405-58c3-4cb7-a221-5413fcd5aee7 Anforderung: Die Wanderung ist technisch nicht schwierig, aber anspruchsvoll, weil sie lang ist. Reine Gehzeit ca. 7 Stunden: etwa 3,5 Stunden hinauf und 3,5 Stunden hinunter. Es geht ca. 1.000 Höhenmeter hinauf und auch wieder hinunter. Bitte mitbringen: \- gute Wanderschuhe\, am besten über den Knöchel reichend \- Wanderstöcke\, wenn ihr welche habt \- genug zu trinken und Essen für unterwegs \- wetterangepasste Kleidung \- zusätzliche Jacke\, eventuell Wechsel\-T\-Shirt und Mütze\, da es oben sehr windig sein kann Einkehr: Die Hütte oben wird ab 18.5. saniert. Möglich wäre stattdessen eine Einkehr in eine der Hütten danach, zum Beispiel „Schücha Hittn“, oder anschließend gemeinsam Pizza in Mürzzuschlag. Bei Dauerregen und/oder orkanartigem Sturm wird die Wanderung abgesagt. Teilnahme auf eigene Verantwortung. Bitte achtet auf passende Ausrüstung, Wetterbedingungen und eure persönliche Fitness. QueerHike / Aufschlag: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aufschlag_vie?igsh=MTRidnZhNWo5ZDdrYw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DTZSoRxrK/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Run+B-fast
Run+B-fast
Hi Running fellows, Whether you’re a walker, new to running, a semi-pro, a marathonist or a sprint star - if you want to start your weekend in an active way and enjoy the outdoors in lovely surroundings with a fun, international and multilingual group of people, you are welcome to join us! Every Saturday at 9:30 am, we meet, we run, in the magnificent Schönbrunn park, and then we go for breakfast. Want to discuss politics or the best recipes for banana pancakes? Not a problem. Not feeling social? Tune out with your earbuds - we can talk over breakfast. We are casual. You can be too. What to expect: Start by meeting Adrian, Ali, Liz, Paul and Sonia on-time at 9:30am outside the Schönbrunn U-Bahn stop (exit Grünbergstraße). (Coordinates: 48.1858130, 16.3200640) From there, we walk to the side park entrance where the “running” part begins. The important thing is that you run at your own pace. Typically, small groups of people will run at the same pace as you, so you never have to walk/run alone :) We finish one hour later, at about 10:40am, reconvening just inside the Hietzinger Tor exit. (Coordinates: 48.1858825, 16.3032647). From there, we’re off to breakfast! Breakfast Details: Anker bakery opposite the U4 Hietzing station and depending on the weather, grab something for a picnic in Schönbrunn park, or hang out in the bakery. If you missed us earlier, you can always go there around 10:45. We are a fun group of runners who don’t take things too seriously. We meet, chat, RUN, stretch, chat, EAT and we hang out over a beer every now and then. It's that easy. Please join us for breakfast after the run! The more the merrier. Typically we are 10-30 people, as not everyone who comes signs up on meetup. Important disclaimer: Please only run as much as you feel you can, considering the temperature, weather conditions, your own fitness etc... run and walk at your own pace as the organizers do not assume any liability for any injuries or health issues. Sonia, Adrian, Ali, Paul and Liz

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Hike Char-Mar Ridge Park
Hike Char-Mar Ridge Park
This is a small but pretty park with a 1.7-mile loop. We will walk it 2 times. It goes along a ridge and has moderate elevation changes.
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the edward thomas trail, lake trail , spring creek and a short walk on the multi purpose trail. This is one large loop . Wear your shoe of choice. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. 4.2 miles in length .
Sharon Woods HIKE
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
Free yoga
Free yoga