Look for these oddly-shaped spiders with a large rear and spiny black
projections as you walk through the woods this time of year. .
They build their large orb webs, with a tight spiral, "face
high" across walking paths.
The spiders are harmless to humans and you could practice
your limbo skills as you try to avoid destroying their webs.
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
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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
Preservation Parks of Delaware County | 2656 Hogback Road | Sunbury, Ohio 43074 | 740-524-8600 | Fax: 740-524-8200
Spined
Micrathena
