Tim Talks: Winter hikes

15 thoughts on “Tim Talks: Winter hikes”

1. Where can I find the upcoming Winter Hikes schedule.

   1. Hi, Jack. The winter hikes are self-guided this year so there is no official schedule. Here’s a link to more information: https://www.metroparks.net/blog/a-ticket-to-travel-through-your-metro-parks/

2. Do you need to register at each park before you plan to hike?

   1. Hi, Libby. No, the winter hikes are self-guided this year, so no registration required!

3. Will any of the Winter Hike-specific trails be opened for this? For example, at Blendon Woods, there is a trail around the pond that is only open for the hiking event. Will we have access to trails like that?

   Thank you.

   1. Hi, Rachel. No, there will not be any winter hike-specific trails open. If you’re interested in hiking more than the public trails you’ll need to join the park’s mailing list to get notified when backcountry and guided hikes are being offered. Thanks.

4. Avoid Blendon Woods trails unless you like mud.

5. 1) Tim mentions 6 parks for each month. Not very easy to find anywhere on the Metropark website which 6 parks you are highlighting each month!
   2)After some searching, I found this thread;
   What are the six parks for December? I want to get my crew ready!
   Reply
   Tina says:November 23, 2020 at 2:14 pm
   Hi, Sandra. They are: Blacklick Woods, Chestnut Ridge, Highbanks, Homestead, Inniswood and Scioto Grove Metro parks.
   3) I was at Blacklick Woods this morning (the park featured in the Tim talk). There were no booklets at the 4 mile multi-use trail head. I never encountered a ranger or naturalist during my 3 mile walk to ask for a booklet. It’s mid- December, maybe you ran out of booklets?

6. Are these worthless masks required to walk around out in Nature breathing FRESH AIR?

7. So didn’t know about the winter hikes starting in Dec. Just found out about the program from friends. Can I still hike all and get credit? or wait for next year?

   1. Hi, Lisa. Yep, you can make up hikes for the winter hikes as long as you get them done by the end of February.

8. How long do we have to complete the hikes to get the badge? Can we do the December parks now and still get credit?

   1. Hi, Ruben. All hikes must be completed by the end of February. Thanks.

9. I have completed the 18 hikes and enjoyed all of them. How do I aquire the medallion for my hiking stick.

   Thank you

   JIM Farrar

   1. Hi, Jim. You can mail in your completed travel ticket booklet to receive a unique 2020/2021 Winter Hike patch. To get a medallion, you’ll need to contact Friends of Metro Parks. Thanks.

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