Scioto Grove Metro Park is a 620+ acre metro park along the Scioto River. The metro park is composed of mature forests and scenic bluffs that overlook the river.
Visit Scioto Grove Metro Park
Scioto Grove Metro Park is a 620+ acre metro park along the Scioto River. The metro park is composed of mature forests and scenic bluffs that overlook the river.
The park has several miles of trail, picnic areas, shelters, grills, play area for kids and overlook decks. The park often attacks hikers, bikers, kayakers and more. In the winter, the park also features a sledding hill.
The entire Scioto Grove park is pet friendly. Leashed pets (no longer than a 6 foot leash) are welcome in all areas of the park.
The park has about 4 miles of river frontage which is a huge attraction for canoeists and kayakers. The canoeing access can be found at the north and south ends of the park. (see printable map at end of post)
Be sure to print the trail guide before you go, oftentimes Metro Parks do NOT have printed maps on site. This metro park in particular has been known to have some confusing trails, best to have a map on hand, especially when trying to navigate to the Rope Bridge.
Scioto Grove Metro Park is probably most famous in the area because of its unique rope bridge, which you can find on the REI trail. The rope bridge is fun to walk on and it crosses Grant Run Creek. Below the rope bridge are perfectly placed stones that you can hop across to get back to the other side of the creek!
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Trails at Scioto Grove Metro Park
This metro park has over 7 miles of trails. There are 8 total trails in this metro park. All trails are rated as easy.
Arrowhead trail is a 0.7 mile, easy rated hike. It is pet friendly.
Mingo is a 2.5 mile trail that is an easy rated hike and is also pet friendly. This trail at Scioto Grove Metro park features a river view and is great for all levels of hikers. It also offers a number of activity options along the trail. Most recommend NOT going on this trail after a rain or snow.
Overlook trail is a 1.2 mile path that is rated as an easy hike and is pet friendly.
Ridge Top Course is a 0.3 mile trail that is rated as easy. It goes through the 3D Archery Course.
Multipurpose Trail is a 2 mile easy and paved trail. This trail is perfect for hiking, jogging, biking, inline skating and is pet friendly.
REI River trail is a 1.8 mile path. This trail is rated easy and is pet friendly. The REI River Trail at Scioto Grove Metro Park is a heavily trafficked trail and is perfect for hiking, walking, running and bird watching. It is a well maintained dirt trail that does have some odd roots to watch for as you walk!
Woodland Course is a 0.3 mile trail that is rated easy and moves through the 3D Archery Course.
Backpacking at Scioto Grove Metro Park
When visiting the park and starting along the trails, we immediately noticed the backpacking areas. They are labeled and provide a picnic table, gravel boxed area for your tent and a grill.
What is neat about the backpacking and camping areas of Scioto Grove Metro Park is that it is perfect for beginners and perfect for those experts who might not want to travel far and have a quick fun overnight stay! This area along the REI trail is open for reservations online Mid April through October, weekends only.
Staying at the backpacking camps at Scioto Grove Metro Park is free. Many hikers consider this a beautiful spacious spot to rest overnight. Others said it is a perfect place to test out your hiking gear.
Playgrounds at Scioto Grove Metro Park
The playgrounds at Scioto Grove Metro Park are unique and also a big drawing point for families. This is not your typical playground. The modern playground is made up of climbing structures and slides It is perfect for older, more independent kids, versus toddlers.
Kids seem to love the unique challenges of the playground at Scioto Grove Metro Park. If you have younger children, there are swings as well.
Archery at Scioto Grove Metro Park
Scioto Grove Metro Park offers up a 3D archery course. It has 12 form animal targets that archers can practice their skills with. Scioto Grove Metro Park also has a traditional archery range as well. When it comes to bows, all kinds can be used, however broadhead arrows are not allowed at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
Shelters at Scioto Grove Metro Park
The newest shelter at Scioto Grove Metro Park is called The Grove. It is an indoor facility with a large meeting room and lots of windows. It has a kitchenette, bathrooms, air conditioning, heating and an outdoor patio.
In addition to the reservable Grove shelter there are two other shelter areas at Scioto Grove Metro Park. These two shelter areas are non reservable. They are Arrowhead Picnic Area, which has 3 shelters with grills and Hickory Picnic ARea which has 2 shelters with grills.
Sledding at Scioto Grove Metro Park
During the snowy winter months, there is a sledding hill available for winter fun and sledding. This Ohio sledding hill is located by Backpacking Site #2 at Scioto Grove Metro Park.
What others are saying about Scioto Grove Metro Park
We have checked out reviews on TripAdvisor and TheDyrt when it comes to visiting Scioto Grove Metro Park. The reviews range from the experiences. Below are a few quotes.
“Scioto Grove along the river is awesome. Easy hiking trails throughout the park but the signage could improve a little bit. Thought I was on the REI River trail but in reality I was making my own trail.” PA (Oklahoma) *We here at VOT also made this mistake, it is easy to do.
“The park has several miles of trails, both walking and biking. They have two archery…” KB (Ohio)
“A new and quiet place to walk and relax.” RW (Ohio)
“Nice place to walk or run. Both paved and not paved trails through the park.” LTP (Ohio)
“I wish they would get some Boy Scout troops or some volunteers to clean up the trash in the river, but I supposed that might be a full time job.” DH (Ohio) **We here at VOT noticed as well there is a lot of trash in the river bank area.
“Great location for a wedding.” MT (Texas)
Park Map for Scioto Grove Metro Park
If you are heading to Scioto Grove Metro Park, we suggest that you save the Scioto Grove Metro Park map to your phone or print it out to carry with you. This will help you figure out what trails you are on and where you would like to go. Get the Scioto Grove Metro Park Map, here.
Scioto Grove Metro Park Quick Facts
- Trails
- Archery
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Disc golf
- Fishing
- Pets
- Picnicking
- Shelters
- Sledding
Important Park Links for Scioto Grove Metro Park
Where is Scioto Grove Metro Park?
Scioto Grove Metro Park is located at 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, OH 43123 - (614) 949-1078
Have you been to Scioto Grove Metro Park?
If you have been to Scioto Grove Metro Park? We want to know what you thought! What was your favorite activity when you were there? If you love to visit Ohio State Parks, Ohio Metro Parks or Ohio State Nature preserves be sure to check out those categories on this website!!
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