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Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Eastmoor Academy High School

Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Eastmoor Academy High School

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Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Eastmoor Academy High School

01:24

36.4km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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11.8 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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12.7 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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15.8 km

Turtle Pond

Highlight • Lake

Turtle Pond is located near the Alum Creek Trail. With a short detour, you can visit the pond and take a quick stop to enjoy the scenery.

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18.3 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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23.5 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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24.5 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

Highlight • Trail

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27.7 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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36.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

4.33 km

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

555 m

141 m

Elevation

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Three Creeks Metro Park – Heron Pond loop from Eastmoor Academy High School

Three Creeks Metro Park

Heron Pond

Turtle Pond

Blacklick Creek Greenway

Heron Pond

Three Creeks Metro Park

Alum Creek Bridge

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