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Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Catalpa Park

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Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Catalpa Park

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Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Catalpa Park

02:21

41.0km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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After 39.9 km for 166 m

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Bus stop

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11.0 km

Alum Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here, you will cross a bridge that spans over Alum Creek, a 58-mile-long stream flowing through central Ohio. The creek begins in Morrow County, travels through Delaware County, and ends …

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13.7 km

This park derives its name from the confluence where Alum, Big Walnut, and Blacklick creeks come together. It comprises five areas with separate entrances, all interconnected, offering a variety of routes to explore.

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14.1 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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14.8 km

Heron Pond

Highlight • Lake

Heron Pond is a small fishing pond in Columbus, Ohio. There are shady spots along the grassy banks, benches, picnic areas (with grills), and porta potties. It can be a …

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15.2 km

Heron Pond

Highlight • Lake

As the name implies, this pond is teeming with bird species, including the majestic blue herons and many others. It's also a habitat where you might encounter beavers, minks, coyotes, deer, and various other forms of wildlife.

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17.1 km

Blacklick Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Blacklick Creek Greenway is an 18-mile paved path that travels from Reynoldsburg to Groveport. The trail follows Blacklick Creek for much of its path, passing through various Metro Parks along the way.

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31.7 km

Bench with view of pond at Portman Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Portman Park is a 91-acre park named after longtime city council member Maurey Portman. The park has picnic and playground facilities and a portion of the park is on the bank of Blacklick Creek.

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41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

7.16 km

2.62 km

1.10 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

1.38 km

718 m

625 m

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Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Catalpa Park

Alum Creek Bridge

Three Creeks Metro Park

Three Creeks Metro Park

Heron Pond

Heron Pond

Blacklick Creek Greenway

Bench with view of pond at Portman Park

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