Walnut Bluffs Park
Walnut Bluffs Park is a secluded and peaceful destination featuring a beautiful pine forest and connecting trails that offer easy to moderate hikes. It is ideal for those seeking a quiet place to hike, relax, or let dogs off leash. The park has limited parking off the main road near a gated path that restricts vehicle access, making it a hidden gem with a tranquil atmosphere. It is dog-friendly and great for spending a few hours immersed in nature.
Reviews
Just FYI, you can also park at Walnut Street Park and access the property from the other side of the ravine.
beautiful pine forest park – we didn’t even get to going over to the lake, the forest was so peaceful and calming.
highly recommend! great spot if you like pine stands and want to walk around or even just lay down a blanket and hang out for a couple hours (we did both!)
parking isn’t great – at least when we went. the main path/road back to the shelter and i assume further on to the lake, was gated off for everyone except “emergency and authorized vehicles”, so you have to park on the small pull in off the main road. there are also confusing parking signs on the gate which make it seem like you can’t park there and can’t block the gate. This kind of limits how many people can be there which i guess is nice if you’re looking for a more secluded location/experience.
Secluded park if your looking for somewhere to hike with no crowd. Different entry points into the pines as you make your way down the gravel path. The first path starts right a across from the picnic table right as you enter the park. The only parking is at the gate(which is never open. There are signs that say no parking, but I read other reviews saying you could park there. The pines here are beautiful!. Definitely recommend if your looking for somewhere to let your dog off leash 🙂
I was looking on the AllTrails app and Parkhill Park at 4480 Walnut Street in Westerville, and Walnut Bluffs Park have some connecting trails. The trails are not marked in either park, but using the app the trails were easy to identify. The trails were in good condition, and the hike down to the reservoir was great. The trails are easy to moderate with the difficult part, figuring out what trail to take and where does it go.
Very large but almost deserted park. A hidden gem. If the gate is closed you can park on the gravel but try not the block the gate or be right by the road. The Sheriff is know to give out tickets for that. To your left is a dense pine forest and further on there are trails in a regular forest.