Pond Outside Wildlife Observation Area of Nature Center
Saturday, February 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm.
2nd Mambourg Winter Hike
Mambourg Park
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Choose your experience. Walk just one trail – the 1-mile-long Oak Trail (no pets) or the 1.5-mile-long Hickory Trail (pets welcome) or… do both! Then, come into the nature center to warm up with a hot beverage and a bowl of chili.
Trail conditions will vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy, snowy, or icy and slippery conditions. Those who wish to enjoy refreshments should begin hiking between 10:00-11:30 a.m. Food will be served from 10:30 until 12:30 p.m.
Please note that pets are not allowed inside the nature center. See more about pets, below.
Where to Meet
Begin either trail, as you wish. If you’re not familiar with the park, pick up a trail map inside the building. Enjoy your trek alone, with friends, or even with a friend you meet just today!
Reservations are not required.
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REMINDERS
What to Bring
Bring your own drinking water. Potable water is not available at this location.
Trails
Trail conditions will vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy or slippery conditions.
- OAK TRAIL (NO PETS on Oak Trail nor inside the nature center)
Oak Trail is about one mile long, includes a set of steps and a footbridge, and may be considered easy-to-moderate. Pets are not allowed on Oak Trail nor inside Mambourg Nature Center.
. - HICKORY TRAIL (PETS WELCOME)
Hickory Trail is about one-and-a-half miles long, includes a footbridge, and may be considered easy-to-moderate. Pets are welcome on Hickory Trail. They must be under control at all times and on a leash no longer than 6’. For the health and safety of all, pick up and properly dispose of pets’ waste.
Before You Go…
If severe weather is forecast or before traveling a long distance to attend, it is recommended you check to be sure the program has not been canceled, postponed, or rescheduled. It is best to check the program in the Events section of our Facebook page, our website’s Calendar of Events, or call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103.
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