Big Walnut Community Trail

168 South Vernon St., Sunbury
















 

Love is in the...
TREES!


It’s cold and frigid outside but the local tree squirrels are having a “hot” time right now as they are looking for mates!
 


Gray Squirrel


Look for tree squirrels, (such as the gray squirrel pictured above,) chasing each other up and down trunks of trees; this is part of their courtship.

Golden Marathon
Winter 2010
 

It may be cold outside, but it’s still a great time for walking in the parks!

A project of Preservation Parks of Delaware County and Senior Citizens Inc.

the Golden Marathon is a series of hikes – each about two miles – that add up to at least a 26.2-mile marathon at the end of three months.

The winter walks take place every Monday at 1:30 p.m. and are held in Preservation Parks' preserves and other area locations. Participants can join at any time.

Note: If the temperature is lower than 35 degrees Fahrenheit, walkers will meet at the Food Court at Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus
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Participants can join at any time.

Click here for hike locations and dates.

All winter hikes begin at 1:30 p.m.

For additional information
contact Saundra McBrearty:
at 740-524-8600, ext. 6
or e-mail her at
saundras@preservationparks.com
 

 

 


 

Big Walnut Community Trail was a gift from Walter and Kathy Sandel in 1990. Located in Sunbury, this 2/3 mile former rail bed has been converted into a gravel walking trail which extends between the Trailhouse and Big Walnut Elementary School. Funding for the trail conversion was provided by a NatureWorks grant. The Trailhouse, which was a former depot, was purchased in 2002.
Approximate walking time: 25 minutes.

Facts

  • 2/3 mile converted rail bed
  • Opened in 2001

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Trailhouse w/ meeting room for rent
  • 1.2 Mile Loop Trail *
     *  Leashed dogs are allowed on these trails, but you must clean up after your pets. “Mutt mitts” are provided at the kiosk to assist you in the clean up.

Future Plans

  • Expanded trail
  • Renovated Trailhouse
  • Realignment of entrance driveway
  • Enlarged parking lot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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