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Trail Riding Events Today
Join in-person Trail Riding events happening right now
Meilen SailingXurich Tuesday
Join a 2 hours sail from Meilen on a 25 foot sailboat in
a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Costs are 40 chf per person. Twint is accepted.
Arrival: The trains arrive around the full hour so don't stress yourselves but take-off is sharp at quarter past the hour. If you arrive by other means I encourage car pooling and allow extra time for traffic and the parking space quest.
Important:
Please read the group description and
packlist
Thank you
Utoquai Morning Swim & coffee
Join the Züri Open Water Swim Pod (ZOWSP) for a refreshing morning swim in Lake Zurich at sunrise followed by a cozy coffee meet-up at Etre. Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just dipping your toes into open water swimming, this event is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, triathletes, and water sports lovers alike. Make new friends, network, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while engaging in a social and energizing activity.
Just to remind you all, here's how things work:
🕖 Meet Time: 7:02am
📍 Location: Utoquai Badi (meet outside the entrance at 7:02am)
🌊 Swim Start: 7:15am sharp
📏 Route: Utoquai to Seebad Enge and back (\~700m each way)
☕ Post-Swim: Coffee at Etre for anyone who’s got time
🏊♀️ Equipment: goggles, green ZOWSP swim cap (get one from a committee member & twint Anna 5CHF), dry bag (not mandatory but recommended for safety)
📳 Communication: ask any member to add you to the whatsapp group.
Please note: This is an informal, self-organized group, so everyone swims at their own risk. This route is for confident swimmers only—there’s no stop or rest point mid-swim. Don’t forget your badi entry fee (8 CHF) or grab a seasonal pass if you’ll be joining regularly.
KCZ Tuesday Training - Schauenberg
Korfball is a dynamic, no contact, mixed gender team sport. It pulls together aspects of netball, handball and basketball to form an unique and inclusive game.
We will do some exercises, practice, play some games and have fun! :)
Everyone is welcome to training, no experience required.
Don't be misled by the low sign ups, our regulars don't use
meet-up. We are usually 6-10 people.
CityRunning Nord
Start um 19.00 Uhr ab Marktplatz Zürich Oerlikon
Dauer: 60 Minuten
Lauftempo: 6 min/km (10 km/h)
Start 7pm at Marktplatz Zürich Oerlikon
Duration: 60 minutes
Pace: approx. 6 min/km (9:39 min/mile)
WARGA - military inspired warrior yoga + learn German
a concept for ambitious athletes, non-yogis, and anyone ready to challenge both body and mind. WARGA combines the intensity of functional strength training with the mobility and discipline of yoga — all set against the backdrop of Lake Zurich.
This is not a whisper-and-meditate yoga class.
This is sweat, focus, resilience, and full energy output.
💥 The method combines:
Ashtanga Yoga
Power Yoga
Mobility Training
Functional strength exercises with physiotherapy-based principles
Designed to help you:
Improve mobility
Release tension
Build strength and focus
Develop mental and physical resilience
🌧 Weather? Doesn’t matter.
Rain sessions come with a motivational surprise for the tough ones.
📍 4 minutes from Küsnacht train station
🗓 Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 PM | Starting May 5, 2026
💰 CHF 35
Created by a therapeutic yoga teacher and inspired by real military experience during a KFOR deployment, WARGA was designed specifically for strong bodies that need mobility, recovery, and mental balance without losing intensity.
Train hard. Recover better. Then jump into Lake Zurich afterward.
Trail Riding Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Pizza Gravel Zurich
https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/2875816/-pizza-gravel-zurich
Pizza Gravel Zurich plans social rides on mixed surface around Zurich. Enjoy a nice ride and pizza afterwards. Please check the Komoot Pizza Gravel Zuruch collection for the upcoming tour.
Trail-Maniacs Luzern - Magic Thursday
In einer coolen Gruppe immer wieder neue Trails entdecken und die jeweils spektakuläre Aussicht auf die Leuchtstadt Luzern aus den unterschiedlichsten Perspektiven geniessen.
Unsere Tour startet jeweils am **Donnerstag** um **18.30 Uhr**. Der jeweilige Treffpunkt wird ein paar Tage vorher im WhatsApp-Chat und die App "Klubraum" bekanntgegeben. In 90-120 Minuten versuchen wir mit einem Maximum an Fun die jeweiligen 500 – 1’000 Höhenmeter zu bewältigen. Das gemeinsame Erlebnis steht ganz klar im Vordergrund. Dennoch kommen auch die „Schnelleren“ auf ihre Kosten und werden auf Extraschlaufen „gejagt“.
Du möchtest in den WhatsApp-Chat aufgenommen werden? Dann registriere dich über [trail-maniacs Beitrittsanfrage](https://form.jotform.com/202275997370060) Du hast die Möglichkeit ohne Vereinsmitgliedschaft (kostenlos) beizutreten oder Teil der Community zu werden (30.-/Jahr). Wir freuen uns mit dir zusammen die coolen Trails zu rocken!.
Bitte jeweils **gute Trailrunningschuhe** mit genügend Grip anziehen. Vom Herbst bis Frühling die **Stirnlampe** nicht vergessen! Im Winter bzw. der Übergangszeit gehören zudem **Spikes** mit ins Gepäck!
Die Trainings werden von den zertifizierten Trailrunning-Leitern Guido Hermann und Nathalie von Däniken geleitet. Weitere Infos zu deinen Guides und weitere Angebote findest du unter [Trailrun Zentralschweiz / up2peak](https://trailrunzentralschweiz.ch/)
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*We rock the flowing trails at the foot of Mount Pilatus in the area between Renggpass and Eigenthal in a cool group. In between we also explore the trails on the Dietschi- and Sonnenberg, the Gütsch-, Biregg- and Meggerwald.*
Friday Badminton for higher intermediate/advanced level
We are currently playing in a regular group of 12 players at higher intermediate/advanced level. Your registrations here will first be on the waiting list and when confirmed, payment is to be made by twint to secure your spot for participation.
There is a charge of Chf 22 per person. That is inclusive of feather shuttles.
Place of event - Schumacher Sport Center, Am Stadtrand 46, Dübendorf.
Court no. 10, 11 & 12
Trail Riding Events Near You
Connect with your local Trail Riding community
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.
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
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.
Bike Ride to Sunbury
BIKE RIDE TO SUNBURY
Dust off your bikes, pump up your tires, and get out and ride.
• When: Saturday, May 30, 10AM
• Where: Leaving from the Westerville Library, 126 S. State Street, 43081
◦ Meet at East side of parking lot by the playground.
Trip Itentiary
• 20 miles round trip
• Ride to Sunbury, stop for lunch (Location TBD), then ride back to the Westerville Library
• All skill levels welcome
Contact: Therese Butz (614-561-1976), Art Kahn (614-370-5246)
Columbus Ski Club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.
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.















