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***A premium art & countryside escape through the landscapes that inspired Vincent Van Gogh — just outside Paris.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/van-gogh-countryside-30may2026](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/van-gogh-countryside-30may2026) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **🌿 WHY GO?** Step into the landscapes that inspired some of the most powerful paintings in art history. Just outside Paris lies the charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise — forever connected to the life and legacy of Vincent van Gogh. In the final months of his life, Van Gogh painted more than **70 masterpieces** here. The rolling wheat fields, quiet village paths, and historic buildings became the inspiration for some of the most emotional paintings in modern art. On this **premium art & countryside experience**, you won’t just visit a destination — you will **walk through the landscapes that shaped one of the world’s greatest artists**. Expect a perfect blend of: 🎨 Art history 🌿 Scenic countryside walking 🏡 Historic French village charm 📸 Iconic photography locations This is a **carefully curated cultural escape from Paris**. ✨**WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?** 🎨 **Auvers-sur-Oise – The Village of Van Gogh** Explore the charming countryside village where the artist created some of his most iconic paintings. ⛪ **The Church of Auvers** Visit the famous church immortalized in Van Gogh’s painting *The Church at Auvers*. 🏰 **Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise** A stunning historic castle surrounded by elegant gardens and countryside landscapes. 🌾 **Van Gogh Wheat Fields Walk** Walk through the landscapes that inspired some of the artist’s final masterpieces. 🪦 **Van Gogh & Theo Graves** Visit the peaceful cemetery where Vincent and his brother Theo rest side by side. 🌊 **Oise River Countryside Trails** Relaxed scenic walking paths along quiet riverbanks. 🌳 **Hidden Valley Forest Trails** Discover tranquil woodland paths far away from tourist crowds. 🏡 **Traditional French Village Streets** Stone houses, bakeries, cafés, and charming streets that feel frozen in time. ☕ **Relaxing Countryside Café Break** Enjoy coffee, pastry, or lunch in a picturesque French village setting. 📅**TRIP DETAILS** **Start and End Date:** Saturday, 30 May. **Meeting Location and Time:** * **Option A:** Meet inside Paris Gare du Nord[ ](https://share.google/Xe6TrbqMlCKmi2eXn "https://share.google/Xe6TrbqMlCKmi2eXn")at 9:00 am on Saturday. * **Option B:** Meet outside Auvers-sur-Oise Train Station at 10:00 am on Saturday. **Note:** Exact platform location in Paris Gare du Nord will be advised in the WhatsApp group for confirmed participants the day before the trip. **Finishing Location and Time:** * **Option A:** Paris Gare du Nord at 5:30 pm on Saturday. * **Option B:** Auvers-sur-Oise Train Station at 4.30 pm on Saturday. **Hiking Distance:** 12 km from Auvers-sur-Oise and back. **Hiking Duration:** \~5–6 hours including breaks\*\*.\*\* **Elevation Gain:** \~150 m. **Hiking Difficulty:** Easy to Moderate - Walking through village streets, countryside trails and historical landmarks. **Pace:** Relaxed & social. **Kid and Pet Friendly :** Yes **What is Included?** * Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration of the trip. * Transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (depending on ticket selection). * Scenic countryside hike around Auvers-sur-Oise. * Guided art & history storytelling throughout the trip. * Visit to key Van Gogh locations in Auvers-sur-Oise. * Entry to **Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise**, **Van Gogh Museum** and **Absinthe Museum**. * Group coordination for train travel (Option A). * Small friendly group atmosphere. * Access to a WhatsApp group and Google photos album dedicated for this trip. **Note:** Email us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **What to Bring?** Weather is temperament and can vary between raining and sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum: * Packed lunch for break during hike * Comfortable walking shoes / hiking shoes * Light rain jacket * Rain trousers * Small day backpack * Sun protection * Sunglasses * Water (minimum 1L) **How to get to Auvers-sur-Oise?** **Train:** Auvers-sur-Oise can be reached from Paris Gare du Nord in about **1 hour** via regional trains. Regular regional trains run throughout the day. **Need Assistance:** For travel planning help or future multi-day trips, reach out directly: 📲 WhatsApp / SMS +49 152 2150 6123 +49 151 2486 7229 **🗺 WHAT IS THE PLAN?** 🕘 **9:00 AM – Meet at Paris Gare du Nord** Meet your guide and fellow travelers. After a quick introduction, we board the train to Auvers-sur-Oise. 🚆 **9:15 AM – Train Journey to Auvers-sur-Oise** Enjoy a scenic ride through the countryside as we leave Paris behind. 🏡 **10:15 AM – Arrival in Auvers-sur-Oise** Introduction to the village and the final chapter of Vincent van Gogh’s life. ⛪ **11:10 AM – Church of Auvers & Village Walk** Visit the famous church from Van Gogh’s painting and stroll through the charming village. 🌾 **12:30 PM – Countryside Walk through Van Gogh’s Landscapes** Walk through scenic wheat fields and peaceful countryside paths. 🍽 **1:30 PM – Lunch Break in the Village** Relax at a café or enjoy your packed lunch. 🏰 **2:30 PM – Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise** Explore this historic château with immersive Impressionist exhibitions. 🪦 **3:45 PM – Van Gogh & Theo’s Graves** Visit the peaceful resting place of Vincent and his brother Theo. ☕ **4:10 PM – Free Time in Auvers-sur-Oise** Enjoy coffee, explore local shops, or relax in the village square. 🚆 **4:30 PM – Return Journey Begins** Head back to Paris by train. 🕔 **\~5:30 PM – Arrival at Paris Gare du Nord** End of a beautiful art & countryside escape. 🎨🌿 **🌿 A DAY OF ART, NATURE & SLOW TRAVEL** Step away from the busy streets of Paris and walk through the **timeless countryside that inspired one of the world’s greatest artists.** 🎨 Art 🌿 Nature 🏡 French countryside charm **Join us for a unique cultural escape into the landscapes of Van Gogh.** **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES:**. 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************Paris H3 R\*****n 1135 \| Beer festival East suburb** **From Chessy new town to Chessy old village, hashers will enjoy the country side. After the circle BBQ will be served** **🐰 Hares: Gasbag & Triple X** **👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, bag drop** **🧭 Directions: RER A Val d’Europe, sortie/exit 1** **📍 Meeting Point: statue/pissoir/follow the markings** **💶 Hash Cash: 10 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer.)** **🥐 Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, shiggy socks, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, scratchy bushes, wet paint, ...)** **On on! 👣🍻** **https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh**

*[English below]* **Profitez de la belle saison pour vivre un "Bain de forêt" qui invite chacun.e à se reconnecter à la joie et l'émerveillement que la forêt nous offre, et emmagasiner pleinement ses bienfaits.** Lors d'un bain de forêt, nous alternons entre des temps de silence et des moments de partage. C'est à la fois introspectif et joyeux, pour (re)trouver de la détente et de la légèreté. * Pour en savoir plus sur les bains de forêt, cliquez [ici](https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret) Le point de départ de cette sortie est la gare de Bois-le-Roi à 11h (ou Gare de Lyon à 9h50 pour prendre le R de 10h05). Le retour se fait à 18h depuis Bois-le-Roi (arrivée Gare de Lyon 18h45). * **Les horaires peuvent varier selon la météo** **Tarif** : en participation consciente *(le montant "équilibre" pour moi serait une moyenne de 35€ par participant.e mais le plus important est que ces journées soient accessibles à tous.tes !)* *NB : je n'utilise pas Meetup come outil pour les inscription. Pour voir les détails pratiques et logistiques de cette sorties* : [c'est ici ](https://forms.gle/Go6Gppi3pdREP81j6) \-\-\-\- **Let the return of the gentle weather be an opportunity to reconnect to the wonderment that the forest offers.** During a forest bathing outing, we alternate between silent introspective moments, and joyful shared practices, so as to find relaxation and cheer. For more information about my forest bathing approach, the information can be found on my website: [https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret](https://laurabrav.fr/bains-de-foret) The starting point of this outing is Bois-le-Roi station at 11am (or Gare de Lyon at 9.50am to catch the 10.05am R train), returning to Paris by the 6pm train (arrives at Gare de Lyon at 6.45) ***Times may vary depending on the weather*** **Tarif** : by "conscious donation" *(the amount which is a balance for me would be an average of 35€ per participant, but the most important thing is that everyone who is interested is able to come!)* *NB : I don't use Meetup as the signup tool. To see all the practical details, please click here* [c'est ici ](https://forms.gle/Go6Gppi3pdREP81j6)

Hi 👋 I'm Younes. A few weeks ago I started a challenge to have coffee with 100 strangers. This group is a way for me to achieve that. Why ? You might ask. And to that, I say why not ? Talking to strangers is both scary and exciting. Scary because we fear the awkward silence, the awkward laughs, and the awkward small talk. Exciting because we discover new life stories, new life perspectives and just whole new world. My argument is the exciting part is way more rewarding than scary part. If you agree with that statement, I wanna meet you ! Here is what we would probably talk about in our coffee meeting: * You life story * My life story * Tech, business, food, movies, shows, music, relationships, religion, podcasts, chess, books, and whatever you're passionate about * Ask you some of my fav questions ([https://younesaeo.com/questions](https://younesaeo.com/questions)) and discuss our answers. P.S: You can send me a message on whatsapp if you'd like to know more info about me or the event (+33784990146)

**T’as l’impression que ton esprit ne s’arrête jamais ?** 🤯 Que même quand tout est calme autour de toi… ça continue à tourner à l’intérieur ? Après s’être libérées du bruit en avril, on t’invite à franchir la deuxième étape ✨ **Le 30 mai**, on quitte le mental pour revenir au corps. Un moment pour ralentir, respirer, et surtout… ressentir. À travers un enchaînement doux et profond : •⁠ ⁠Stretching •⁠ ⁠Gainage •⁠ ⁠Méditation Ton corps va relâcher, s’ouvrir… et se poser. Et parce que prendre soin de soi passe aussi par la douceur, on terminera avec une collation saine (fruits, smoothie, plateau à partager). 👉 **L’objectif ?** Te reconnecter à toi-même, retrouver du calme à l’intérieur, et repartir plus ancrée, plus alignée. 🗓️ **30 mai** 👥 **Places limitées** (petit groupe pour préserver l’intimité) Que tu aies été là au premier atelier ou non, tu es le/la bienvenu·e. 🫂 Il reste encore quelques places… et peut-être la tienne. On t’attend. ✨

Shooting photo près de la Tour Eiffel pour sublimer votre portrait! Contactez moi pour échanger autour du meilleur spot afin de capturer les souvenirs qui vous ressemblent! Je choisirai avec vous le meilleur cadre! 20 mins de shooting. Je retouche les photos avant de vous les envoyer. Optimisation possible des retouches pour les réseaux sociaux si vous le souhaitez! Prix par personne: 20 euros Photos de couple/groupe: 30 euros Photo shoot next to the Eiffel Tower to take an outstanding portrait! Contact me to share about which spot suits you the best! I will choose with you the best surroundings! 20 mins photo shoot. I edit all the images before I send them to you. Edits can be optimized for social networks if you want! Price per person: 20 euros Price for a couple/group: 30 euros

🌳 🌳 🌳 *Et au milieu coule l’Yerres* Cette rivière, c’est un petit miracle ! Un couloir d’eau et de nature qui serpente à travers la banlieue parisienne. À Quincy, on sort rapidement de la zone commerciale pour rejoindre les rives idylliques de l’Yerres, avec ses moulins, ses cascades, ses libellules. Au fur et à mesure, le parcours s’urbanise mais les rives restent toujours verdoyantes. En chemin, vous croiserez deux résidences d’artistes majeures : la fondation Dubuffet à Périgny (inventeur de l’art brut) et la maison de Caillebotte à Yerres, avec son magnifique parc aux arbres centenaires. Bref, un parcours qui concilie parfaitement nature et culture tout en offrant un ombrage bien appréciable en cas de forte chaleur. **17km pour 110m de D+** **Allure: 4,5 – 5km/h** 🌳 🌳 🌳 🕘 **Départ : RDV 9h20 à gare de Lyon** au milieu de quai du train en direction de Melun (RER D). Si jamais tu ne trouves pas le groupe : le numéro de Julien est le +33631400099 Retour par le RER D de 15h57 à Montgeron-Crosne qui arrive à 16h12 à gare de Lyon. 💡 Si tu as un passe Navigo le transport est gratuit sinon l'aller-retour te coûtera 5,2€ au maximum pour l'achat de deux tickets. 🌳 🌳 🌳 💡 Pour ton confort et ta sécurité n'oublie pas de prendre : - des vêtements adaptés - des chaussures de randonnée - suffisamment d'eau - un pique-nique pour la pause déjeuner - un sac pour emporter ses déchets - un isolant pour s'asseoir par terre - ta bonne humeur :) En t'inscrivant à cet événement tu acceptes [les conditions générales](https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=Nw8y6alK) de Plein air Paris

Do you wanna get away from the urban jungle that is Paris and explore the cool Normandie beaches not far, hiking along the cliffs, savoring spectacular views, including the famous Elephant Rock, and relishing the local Normandie flavors? Well the beaches await you :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Travel logistics:** 🚅 Travel from Paris: 07:40 Paris Saint-Lazare -> 10:23, Étretat Itinerary: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y2jzRZm6fbL8JstRA 📍 Meeting point: Paris Saint-Lazare /Étretat ⏰ Start time: 10:23 am ⏰ End time: around 15:00 **The following is the train I'm taking back to Paris (you can take a different one of course):** 🚅 Travel to Paris: 18:30 Étretat -> 21:21 Paris Saint-Lazare Itinerary: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XHcgJEHmckpzUeCx9 🎒🍾🎿: Please bring good hiking shoes, adequate clothing, sunscreen, at least two litres of water, and food. Be on time. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- ⚠️ Disclaimer: "You are fully responsible for your own safety. I am only an organizer".

**Groupe PEM whatsapp 0683208657** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gzyefv4Ev2bKE1JY3DExIN) (pour recevoir le programme de la semaine et avoir la localisation du groupe) 3 600 abonné(e)s **Paris et sa l'île de France en 178 parcours (numéro 120 / 178)** **Randonnée : le chemin des Impressionnistes** * **Price / prix : 10 euros** * **(Tarif 18/25 ans de 5 euros sur justificatif)** * Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce Rendez-vous à 13h à la sortie 1 de la gare de Chatou Croissy (RER A). Phone : 0683208657 12 / 13 km (+ - 10 %) **Passage par :** * le parc des impressionnistes * la maison de Berthe Morisot * le chemin des impressionnistes * la chapelle Saint-Léonard * l'ile de la Chaussée * ... * Comme toujours en fin de parcours nous irons prendre un verre * Ce n'est pas une boucle, le retour se fera par la gare de Rueil ou la gare de Nanterre **Le règlement pourra se faire sur place en espèce ainsi qu'en ligne...** **Soit sur Billetweb :** [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem**) **Soit sur Wero (1h avant un événement) :** [https://wero-wallet.eu/fr](https://wero-wallet.eu/fr**) **(mon phone 0683208657)** **Vous avez aussi la possibilité de prendre un abonnement mensuel ou annuel** à la date d'achat, qui revient à 25 euros par mois pour l'abonnement annuel et 42 euros par mois pour l'abonnement mensuel : [https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem](https://www.billetweb.fr/pro/pem) Le transport sera gratuit si vous avez un passe navigo / free transport with a pass navigo **Aujourd'hui Rythme Niveau 5 : entre 4,5 et 4,9 km heure minimum \*\*.** Niveau 1 + de 6,2 km heure (Power Hike / Commando...) Niveau 2 : 5,7 km / 6,1 km heure (Rapide, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 3 : 5,2 km / 5,6 km heure (Soutenue, pratiquement aucun arrêt du début à la fin) Niveau 4 : 4,8 km / 5,2 km heure (Moyen +) **Niveau 5 : 4,5km / 4,9 km heure (Moyen -)** Niveau 6 : 3,9 km / 4,4 km heure (intermédiaire) Niveau 7 : Autour de 3,5 km heure (cool) Niveau 8 : Sous 3,5 km heure (méga cool) **Le concept :** PEM axe + ses sorties sur les lieux insolites, les découvertes, la nature et le sport sur Paris et l'île de France. PEM n'organise pas de promenades ou de randonnées dans le style des conférenciers, ils sont assez nombreux sur Paris, ils sont très bons dans leur domaine et leurs tarifs, les durées de leurs événements et leurs vitesses de marche ne sont pas les mêmes que nous. Si possible à chaque fin de parcours nous allons prendre un verre. Vous n'aurez pas au cours d'une promenade ou d'une randonnée une conférence sur 'histoire de France" ou sur "l'histoire d'un quartier". Un guide papier avec l'historique du parcours vous sera donné en début de sortie. Le but premier c'est de discuter et d'échanger avec des personnes dans le groupe qui viennent de tous les univers et d'un peu partout dans le monde tout en découvrant une exposition cachée, un bar insolite, une pâtisserie qui sort de l'ordinaire, un trompe l'oeil, des enseignes classées, un musée inhabituel, des graffitis pratiquement illisibles, un marché improbable, une forêt, une ferme... :-) Nous sommes un groupe atypique. Au plaisir de vous voir lors d'un prochain événement :-) Pour recevoir le programme de la semaine vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur le **Groupe PEM Telegram**[masked] : https://t.me/+S4tmmrfjwkYZzjOl Sur le **Groupe PEM Signal** : https://signal.group/#CjQKIJ0hU-el8dg9MS6z7WMSOJ746G68Kkc_tqc7orwMRHPLEhD3HbTMv2mCvbcWvSi808mC Sur le **Groupe PEM Viber** : [https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP](https://invite.viber.com/?g=K3Z3oJaCmVEOWcAMXKNPqmGrkPmPIOtP) Sur notre **Page PEM Tiktok :** [https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1](https://www.tiktok.com/@pemmeetup?_t=ZN-8wnGbPukIRK&_r=1) Sur la **Page** **Instagram PEM** pour voir les photos et les vidéos des événements passés : [https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr](https://www.instagram.com/pariseventsmeetup/?hl=fr) Sur la **Page PEM Facebook :** [https://www.facebook.com/share/19BBkme8K4/](https://www.facebook.com/share/19BBkme8K4/) Sur notre média culturel "**Evénements** **Paris Ile de France**" [https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420](https://www.facebook.com/groups/623810244672702/?source_id=502794083233420) pour voir nos annonces et celles de d'autres organisateurs / organisatrices 40 000 membres **"La Plateforme PEM 2026"** : [https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup](https://linktr.ee/ParisEventsMeetup) A bientôt :-)

Sunday should be sunny and nicely warm so I propose you a social ride (with coffee) - unless the weather dramatically deteriorates. This will be a strictly non-drop, social, road-bike ride, beginning from the parking at La Grande Cascade. Here is the Strava route. [https://www.strava.com/activities/11829412836](https://www.strava.com/activities/11829412836) The ride will be somewhere just over 90km and around 950 meters of climbing - we can shortening 5 to 10 Kms before arriving to Dampierre if we feel that it's too long. Speed should be somewhere between 25-27km/h when out of Paris, possibly a little more on the flats. As always, please check the following: * do you have the cycling fitness and experience for this ride? * safety comes first: no helmet, no PCG ride. * this ride is for road bikes/velos de route, not for VTT etc. * check the weather in advance. * bring spare tube, bidons, energy bars, gels, etc. * bring money.

Join us Tuesday (6/2) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hundred Acre Woods in Westerville. This is a beautiful trail that is filled of hills and roots but a picturesque wooded landscape to hike. Wear your hiking boots if you have them. We will do 2 loops of the 1 mile trail.

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.

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 .

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.

**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.