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Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk
4.6 ★★★★★ 326 Google reviews · Running trail in Reynoldsburg, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area with a rope bridge and a kid-friendly trail, plus picnic facilities and a restroom.
What runners say about Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk
“This canopy walk is wheelchair and stroller friendly with a safe and clean elevator and wheelchair accessible bathrooms that are also very clean.”
“Be sure to talk the trial below because the view of the beautiful wooden canopy walk from the ground as stunning!”
“This canopy walk is wheelchair and stroller friendly with a safe and clean elevator and wheelchair accessible bathrooms that are also very clean.”
“The area is very safe and peaceful, making it a great place to relax and enjoy nature.”
“A good place for all ages, there is an elevator that takes you to the canopy walk, and there are rope bridges and cargo nets for kids to play.”
I don't see how anyone can give this less than 5 stars. They have an elevator for easy access. The path is wide to account for people, and the kids love it. Great views, and we came on a windy day, which was awesome seeing the trees sway back and forth. It was busy the day we came and parking wasn't an issue.
Wow! What an amazing hidden gem. Very few people when I went on a Monday evening. The views were spectacular. There are rope bridges to cross, rope beds to lay on as well as a fire pole to slide down. The path makes a loop around a quarter mile.
One of the things I love about Ohio is all the Metro Parks, and Blacklick Woods has always been one of my favorites for picnics, family gatherings, and fitness with its beautiful walking trails. But now, this park has truly leveled up with the new Canopy Walk!
Just took my son. Pretty cool experience! Definitely didn’t expect it to be so high off the ground. Great for all ages. There is an elevator and it’s ADA compliant. That includes a path through the woods and a nature center. It was busy but didn’t feel full. Would be awesome to watch the sunrise or sunset.
Trail conditions & character
“This canopy walk is wheelchair and stroller friendly with a safe and clean elevator and wheelchair accessible bathrooms that are also very clean.”
“This canopy walk is wheelchair and stroller friendly with a safe and clean elevator and wheelchair accessible bathrooms that are also very clean.”
“Great views, and we came on a windy day, which was awesome seeing the trees sway back and forth.”
“There is an elevator for those that dont want to climb stairs the perimeter loop is wheelchair friendly.”
“The parking lot is a very nice size and there is also a nature center right next door for you to visit when you are done as well as access to the many different trails in the area.”
“This canopy walk is wheelchair and stroller friendly with a safe and clean elevator and wheelchair accessible bathrooms that are also very clean.”
“It bring our dogs, google has the canopy walk marked as dogs allowed but they are not allowed on the canopy portion.”
“The area is very safe and peaceful, making it a great place to relax and enjoy nature.”
“Fully accessible (has an elevator), smoke-free, pet-free, boardwalk 40 feet above the forest floor.”
“All wheelchair friendly with wooden walkways over the wet/muddy areas.”
Plan your run at Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone(614) 208-4247
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
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