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OSTELLO BELLO OLYMPIC GAMES
**Are you ready for the Milano–Cortina Winter Olympics? We’re not.**
**That’s why we’ve created our very own Ostello Bello "Olympic" Games: a glorious display of questionable athletic skills and high-level nonsense.**
While the "other" guys are busy with the official **Milano-Cortina 2026** ceremonies, we’re bringing the real "action" to the streets of Milan. From February 6th, we aren't gathering to break world records; we’re gathering to break the laws of physics.
This isn’t about the podium; it’s about the survival of the chillest. Get your "winter" gear ready, because we’re about to prove that being an elite athlete is 10% talent and 90% just showing up for the vibes.
**The Incentive:** Every participant gets a **shot**. The "legends" who actually win take home an **Ostello Bello T-shirt or a Drink**.
## The Disciplines: Official "Technical" Standards
Every day from **7 PM to 9 PM**, our "athletes" will face a rotating schedule of these elite winter disciplines:
### 1\. Air Hockey: The Wrist\-Flick Battle
A high-speed duel where the only thing frozen is your gaze on the puck.
* **The Goal:** Smash the plastic disc into the hole.
* **Requirement:** Move your hand faster than your brain can process and celebrate every point like you’ve just secured a gold medal.
### 2\. Boxing\-Glove Beer Pong: The Clumsy Champion Challenge
We took a classic and made it impossible by adding the "Yeti factor."
* **The Twist:** You have to play wearing massive, padded boxing gloves.
* **The Challenge:** Gripping a tiny ball with giant hands is the ultimate test of patience. Success here is statistically unlikely and basically a miracle.
### 3\. DIY Curling: The Professional Slide
The most serious-looking sport in our program. We’ve replaced expensive stones with pots and ice with felt pads, but the tension is real.
* **The Setup:** A "House" (target) taped on the floor and a "Hog Line" for the release.
* **The Action:** Launch the pot while your teammates run alongside it with brooms, screaming *"Hurry! Hard!"* just like in the real tournaments.
* **The Score:** Closest pot to the center wins. Clean floors are a bonus.
### BONUS DAY: The "Wildcard" Game
The discipline is a mystery. Our local legends will choose the challenge. Expect the unexpected: and probably more shots.
**AND REPEAT.**
Brunch in palette: alla scoperta dell'armocromia!
Colori, chiacchiere e… brunch! ☕
Hai mai sentito parlare di armocromia o sei semplicemente curiosə di capire quali colori ti valorizzano davvero?
In questo evento ti guiderò alla scoperta dell’armocromia: una disciplina che aiuta a scegliere le tonalità più adatte a noi per apparire più freschi, luminosi e autentici — nel modo più naturale possibile.
✨ Cosa ti aspetta?
• una prima parte di workshop con spiegazione semplice e pratica dei principi base (stagioni, sottotoni, armonie)
• una analisi flash personalizzata per individuare la tua palette ideale
• consigli concreti per usare i colori giusti ogni giorno: abbigliamento, accessori, capelli (e make-up, se ti va)
Dopo il workshop, ci sposteremo su una seconda parte più rilassata: brunch e chiacchiere insieme, per condividere domande, curiosità e continuare a parlare di colori… con qualcosa di buono davanti
Il tutto in un locale accogliente, in orario brunch: una mattinata lenta tra profumo di caffè, piatti buoni, colori e nuove scoperte.
Perché sì, si impara meglio con qualcosa di buono tra le mani
Ogni consumazione sarà a carico del partecipante: si potrà scegliere liberamente cosa ordinare dal menu del locale
L’evento è aperto a tuttə, uomini e donne, senza alcuna esperienza richiesta: solo voglia di stare bene, fare un brunch insieme e scoprire come piccoli dettagli possono fare una grande differenza.
Vieni per il brunch, resta per scoprire quali colori ti fanno brillare.
**NOTA IMPORTANTE!**
La tua partecipazione sarà confermata solo dopo il ricevimento della quota tramite PayPal (scegliendo l’opzione “Amici e parenti”). La quota include l’accesso all’evento e una consulenza flash personalizzata di armocromia.
Per qualsiasi dubbio o chiarimento, scrivimi pure in chat! 🙂
GITUP - NEL PARCO SPINA VERDE (CO)
Cuore verde di Como e del suo Hinterland, oltrechè un vero e proprio paradiso naturalistico, il Parco Spina Verde merita proprio di essere visitato.
**PROGRAMMA**
Ore 11 Ritrovo presso Il Bar Pinocchio, Via Pasquale Paoli, 29, 22100 Como CO
Ore 11.15 Partenza per percorso
Ore 12.45 circa arrivo – tempo libero e Pranzo (al sacco o organizzandosi presso Strutture del posto)
Ore 14.30/15 circa rientro
Livello Medio Facile – 1.20 h circa e 4,5 km di camminata a tratta, circa 180 mt di dislivello, non necessita di attrezzature o abbigliamento particolari, portarsi sempre cibo e acqua “tappafame”, scarpe trekking.
**N.B.1** La località di partenza della camminata viene raggiunta autonomamente (auto, bus, treno ecc.) o in car pooling mettendosi d’accordo con gli altri partecipanti nel gruppo chiuso Facebook e/o Telegram riservato agli associati (richiedi l’accesso appena in possesso della tessera associativa).
**N.B.2** Il "Parteciperò" di Meetup per noi non fa testo. Meetup è solo pagina di pubblicazione evento e per avere un'idea. Una volta associati seguire indicazioni per adesione "ufficiale" evento.
**COSTI E MODALITA’ DI PARTECIPAZIONE – MIN 7 PERSONE, MAX 30**
Evento riservato ai soci Gitup ENAC.
Gratuito per gli associati 2026, **[richiedi il biglietto di partecipazione qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/)** (Adesioni aperte dal Martedì precedente l’uscita)
Non sei associato o devi rinnovare il tesseramento? È necessaria la Tessera associativa, **[richiedila qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/)**
In caso di Maltempo l’uscita può essere annullata ed i partecipanti verranno avvisati sui gruppi dedicati e tramite aggiornamento di questa pagina.
**P.S.** Vi ricordiamo che GitUp non è agenzia viaggi ma un’associazione no profit che cerca di aggregare persone per passare momenti di piacevole condivisione.
[www.gitup.it](http://www.gitup.it/)
[https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione](https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione)
TREK COL TRENO SUL LAGO DI LUGANO. MONTE PRAVELLO 970 m (VA)
**Dom 1 Mar 2026**
**TREK COL TRENO SUL LAGO DI LUGANO. MONTE PRAVELLO da Bisuschio 970 m (VA)**
\- Lunghezza: 14 km
\- Dislivello: 670 m
\- Difficoltà: Media
\- Percorso: da stazione A a stazione B
\- Pranzo al sacco\.
Il trek è in prov. di Varese, a 64 km da Milano.
Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/81065](https://t.me/TrekMI/81065)
Youtube https://youtu.be/B29ko4Y0Bdg
**LUOGO DI RITROVO**
Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione.
Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni.
**GRATUITÀ**
Tutti i trek sono gratuiti
**CHI SIAMO**
Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia
[https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI)
**COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ**
con la filosofia TTP
[https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617)
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TREK SUL LAGO DI MEZZOLA. IL TEMPIO DI SAN FEDELINO 212 m (SO)
**Dom 1 Mar 2026**
**TREK SUL LAGO DI MEZZOLA. IL TEMPIO DI SAN FEDELINO 212 m (SO)**
\- Lunghezza: 13 km
\- Dislivello: 500 m
\- Difficoltà: Media
\- Pranzo al sacco\.
Il trek è in prov. di Sondrio, a 105 km da Milano.
Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/81075](https://t.me/TrekMI/81075)
Wikipedia [https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oratorio_di_San_Fedele](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oratorio_di_San_Fedele)
Youtube https://youtu.be/zPAcb-QNyrU
**LUOGO DI RITROVO**
Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione.
Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni.
**GRATUITÀ**
Tutti i trek sono gratuiti
**CHI SIAMO**
Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia
[https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI)
**COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ**
con la filosofia TTP
[https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617)
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TREK SULLE PREALPI VARESINE. LE CASCATE DEL FERRERA 706 m (VA)
**Dom 1 Mar 2026**
**TREK SULLE PREALPI VARESINE. LE CASCATE DEL FERRERA 706 m (VA)**
\- Lunghezza: 11 km
\- Dislivello: 400 m
\- Difficoltà: Media
\- Pranzo al sacco\.
Il trek è in prov. di Varese, a 78 km da Milano.
Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/81049](https://t.me/TrekMI/81049)
La cantante Madame alle cascate del Ferrera https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fGkWPZozibw
Youtube https://youtu.be/tEsjPDyAcTs
**LUOGO DI RITROVO**
Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione.
Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni.
**GRATUITÀ**
Tutti i trek sono gratuiti
**CHI SIAMO**
Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia
[https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI)
**COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ**
con la filosofia TTP
[https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617)
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TREK SUL LAGO D’ISEO. CORNA TRENTAPASSI da Zone 1229 m (BS)
**Dom 1 Mar 2026**
**TREK SUL LAGO D'ISEO. CORNA TRENTAPASSI da Zone 1229 m (BS)**
\- Lunghezza: 15 km
\- Dislivello: 860 m
\- Difficoltà: Media
\- Pranzo al sacco\.
Il trek è in prov. di Brescia, a 106 km da Milano.
Iscrizione [https://t.me/TrekMI/81047](https://t.me/TrekMI/81047)
Youtube https://youtu.be/GtDSjZHgncs
**LUOGO DI RITROVO**
Per sapere il luogo di ritrovo, cliccare sul link Iscrizione.
Si apre una chat Telegram che contiene tutte le informazioni.
**GRATUITÀ**
Tutti i trek sono gratuiti
**CHI SIAMO**
Ogni weekend portiamo in montagna 100 persone. Siamo la più grande associazione escursionista d'Italia
[https://t.me/TrekMI](https://t.me/TrekMI)
**COME RAGGIUNGERE LA FELICITÀ**
con la filosofia TTP
[https://t.me/TrekMI/79617](https://t.me/TrekMI/79617)
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🏐🏝️ Milan Sunday Indoor Beach Volleyball | Casual | Mixed Low-Intermediate
Let’s welcome March with energy!! ⚡️
**What to expect:** we’re a **casual, low-intermediate** group. Most of us have played before, but we’re **not training**, we’re **not running “proper” systems**, and the goal is fun first + staying active + getting decent games in.
* **Casual 5v5** (No fixed teams)
* We’ll use a simple rotation method so we don’t waste time between games
* **Court:** covered + heated
* **Arrive:** 10 minutes early so we start on time
* **Cost:** €10.50 per person (card ok; cash backup)
✅ **RSVP only if you can commit.** If it’s full, join the waitlist, I’ll message you if a spot opens.
**Important:**
* **No new players for now.** We’re at capacity and trying to keep coordination smooth.
* If you’re looking for a more competitive/structured setup, these regular games may not be the best fit — feel free to organize separate sessions with others 🤞
* Please be respectful: **arrive on time, rotate when asked, and keep a team-first attitude** so everyone gets a solid run.
**About WE NEED + (MORE) PPL**
We’re building a community for adults 25–50 who enjoy real, low-pressure social time. Nothing formal, show up as you are.
Keywords: community building, meet new people, make friends, adult friends, introvert-friendly, welcoming group, locals & expats, newcomers in Milan, social meetup, low-pressure social time, Sunday plans, Milan/Milano, Navigli, Porta Venezia, Isola, social sports, recreational volleyball, indoor beach volleyball, mixed levels, beginners welcome, intermediate welcome, skill-building, practice and play.
SUNDAY MATHCHDAY
**📺 SUNDAY MATCHDAY**
Big screens, loud reactions and opinions nobody asked for. Grab a drink, pick a side (or change it mid-game), and enjoy sports the social way. Ref complaints included.
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Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano
🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione
Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale.
www.ostellobello.com
https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/
Sunday Yoga Class (Studio-English & international)
**How to Join?**
Add your name on Meetup.
[Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20Ozzy%2C%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20the%20Sunday%20yoga%20class%20and%20receive%20the%20payment%20details%2C%20please.) to receive payment details:
Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed.
**Sunday Studio Class**
* **Time:** 11:30-12:30
* **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English)
♀️ Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow . Come connect with your breath, body, and community.
**Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan
**What to Bring**
* Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)*
* Comfortable clothes and water
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\*\* Cancellation Policy\*\*
– More than 24h before class: Cancel directly on Meetup.
– 6–24h before class: Send me a WhatsApp message to let me know.
– Less than 6h before class: Unfortunately, your class credit will be used and no replacement can be offered.
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**Safety & Notes**
* Your safety and well-being are very important.
By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice.
* ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.*
* If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining.
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**About Me**
I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**.
Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)
Board Game Night at Draft
Join Milan Expats & Locals for a fun evening of board games at Draft, a cozy pub located near the bolivar area. This event is a perfect opportunity to meet new people, have a great time and enjoy some good beers and food while playing games.
Bring your own favorite board game or play with our strategy games like Catan, Coup, Uno, Cards against Humanity and Magic The Gathering. Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer, this event is open to everyone and there is no obligation to spend, the event is free and open to everyone. So come along, relax and have a great time playing board games with a friendly community of expats and locals from Milan.
We'll also be crowd-sourcing for more games in the future, so be sure to bring any suggestions.
RSVP now to secure your spot.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CotIwk1KR-P/
Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BUSBYLAmhxx0M8sfKobdex
Gruppo di biliardo pool 9 amatoriale
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# [Gruppo di biliardo pool/carambola amatoriale e mini-tornei](https://www.meetup.com/gruppo-di-biliardo-pool-carambola-amatoriale-e-mini-tornei/)
[Milano, MI, Italy](https://www.meetup.com/find/it--mi--milano/)
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## What we’re about
Buongiorno a tutti. Sono proprietario di un bar e dispongo di un tavolo da biliardo semi-professionale. Sto creando un gruppo WhatsApp di giocatori amatoriali di biliardo americano pool/carambola, per la maggior parte debuttanti. Cerco persone disposte a unirsi al gruppo per giocare e divertirsi nel tempo libero, il pomeriggio oppure la sera in ogni giorno. Per stimolare l'impegno di ogni giocatore, abbiamo pattuito che il vincitore di ogni "mini-torneo" organizzato nei vari giorni giochi gratis e non paghi la tariffa di tempo per il periodo di gioco (un'ora di gioco costa 10€, ma viene di volta in volta frazionata in base al periodo di gioco effettivo). Il locale si trova in zona nord di Milano, stazione Greco-Pirelli, università Bicocca. Chiunque dovesse essere davvero interessato a partecipare e unirsi al mio gruppo, non esiti a contattarmi. Cerco persone serie e disposte solamente a divertirsi, senza puntare mazzette grazie mille.
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Aperitivo super Just me 10€ 🎊🔥
La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli).
Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€.
Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare.
Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato!
È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri:
Enrico 3930134920
melissa 3755058482
Domenica super Aperitivo 10 euro 🎉
La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli).
Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€.
Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare.
Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato!
È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri:
Enrico 3930134920
melissa 3755058482
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Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier.
\* Discover new restaurants in your city, together.
\* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe.
\* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards.
**Note:**
RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder.
This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
The Gir With the Louding Voice Abi Dare
Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3262835)
Location: [Knotty Pine Brewing](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/)
[Menu, scroll to the bottom](https://www.knottypinebrewing.net/menus-1)
Book summary:
Adunni is a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl who knows what she wants: an education. This, her mother has told her, is the only way to get a "louding voice" -- the ability to speak for herself and decide her own future. But instead, Adunni's father sells her to be the third wife of a local man who is eager for her to bear him a son and heir. When Adunni runs away to the city, hoping to make a better life, she finds that the only other option before her is servitude to a wealthy family. As a yielding daughter, a subservient wife, and a powerless slave, Adunni is told, by words and deeds, that she is nothing. But while misfortunes might muffle her voice for a time, they cannot mute it. And when she realizes that she must stand up not only for herself, but for other girls, for the ones who came before her and were lost, and for the next girls, who will inevitably follow, she finds the resolve to speak, however she can--in a whisper, in song, in broken English--until she is heard
Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
**History**
[Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973.
The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience.
The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades.
Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun.
I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike.
I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park.
**After the Hike**
Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.





























