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Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area'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.
City park offering a playground, walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall.
What runners say about Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area
“The dog park is really clean and there is a cooler of water and dog bowl by the gate, I always bring my own just incase the jug isn’t full.”
“There are well-marked trails for hiking and mountain biking, a beautiful waterfall, and even a dog park!”
“There are well-marked trails for hiking and mountain biking, a beautiful waterfall, and even a dog park!”
“Quarry Trails and the Millikin Falls area offer amazing scenery with waterfalls, rocky streams, bridges, and peaceful walking trails.”
Wow once this park is finished it will be great. Multiple biking and hiking trails. The trails are well marked and groomed. It’s still under a lot of construction but they are doing their best to make it great while that is continuing. Definitely worth a stop!
Quarry Trails Metro is a nice little park, with a mile loop, large ponds/small lakes, and a very nice waterfall (for Columbus). They are still developing it, so only part of the park is open for visitors. Pros: Nice park in the middle of the city, over 1 mile walking paths, playground, plenty of nature.
Hey, have you heard of Quarry Trails Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio? It’s an amazing place that mixes nature and history in the best way possible. Imagine rugged cliffs, deep quarry lakes, and breathtaking views. There are well-marked trails for hiking and mountain biking, a beautiful waterfall, and even a dog park!
Nice park in the making. If you want to go for a short hike, go to the south parking lot. If you are going mountain biking, go to the north parking lot. If you want a good, long hike, just do it all like we did. Also, if you are looking for the natural falls, they are above the man-made falls.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little park to walk around and relax, there wasn't too many people on easter Sunday so it was nice to enjoy the waterfall without a big crowd!”
“There are well-marked trails for hiking and mountain biking, a beautiful waterfall, and even a dog park!”
“It's very beautiful on the falls end and there is a playground and portapotty there.”
“Also, on really nice days parking by the waterfall is limited so be prepared to park on the other side!”
“Definitely recommend except for the very narrow stairs which are not wheelchair or stroller friendly.”
“Quarry Trails and the Millikin Falls area offer amazing scenery with waterfalls, rocky streams, bridges, and peaceful walking trails.”
“) keep in mind that if it’s rained in the last few days not all the trails are paved and it does get muddy.”
“Quarry Trails and the Millikin Falls area offer amazing scenery with waterfalls, rocky streams, bridges, and peaceful walking trails.”
“There are well-marked trails for hiking and mountain biking, a beautiful waterfall, and even a dog park!”
“Quarry Trails Metro is a nice little park, with a mile loop, large ponds/small lakes, and a very nice waterfall (for Columbus).”
“The floating boardwalk over the water gives the park a unique vibe that feels both relaxing and modern.”
Plan your run at Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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.
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