Weekly Night Hike | 6 Miles | Olentangy Trail | Hills Market to Antrim Park

Organizer's Involvement Level: Very Low - this is pretty much routine for me, so even if no one shows up, I will still do this hike. You all can do the hike too with or without me. Hike will be cancelled there is heavy rain or a torrential down pour. If I sustained a temporary injury from something else such as a sprain (doesn't happen often), then I may not be able to show up; if this ever happens, then I'll post in the comments.

There are way too many daytime hikes out there and I am not a fan. Are you also a Nyctophile?

A nyctophile is someone who loves the night or darkness. This term comes from the Greek words nyx (meaning "night") and philos (meaning "lover of" or "fond of"). Nyctophiles often find comfort, peace, or inspiration in nighttime settings and may prefer nocturnal activities over daytime ones.

For those who find peace in the darkness, the night offers a serenity unlike any other. Join me for a calm and reflective hike from The Hills Market to Antrim Park, where the quiet of the evening, the coldness of pre-Spring air, rustling wind, and the distant echoes of the city and freeway create a truly unique experience. If you appreciate solitude, mystery, and the beauty of the night, this is the perfect hike for you!

This hike will be a total of 6 Miles from The Hills Market to Antrim Park and back.

We can also optionally stop by The Hills Market before we depart or Panera, Tropical Smoothies or Rusty Bucket for a meal or refreshments afterwards. This is of course optional.

There are actually many routes that we can take and several different areas to go to on this trail, so things don't have to be as "linear" as a normal walk through a metro park and this will feel more like an "open world experience" rather than just a normal walk.

So if you feel like you can relate to Batman or Bane, then this is the hike for you! "You think darkness is your ally. But you merely adopted the dark; I was born in it, molded by it." 🤣