Saturday, January 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm.

7th Smeck Winter Hike

Smeck Park
7395 Basil Rd

Baltimore, OH  43105

This is the first of three annual winter hikes in our park district.  If you haven’t yet, make these hikes your annual winter tradition with friends and family, including the four-legged ones.  Don’t hibernate, get outside!  Walk the Paw Paw and Walnut Creek trails, plus the new trail extension, then warm up with roasted potatoes and hot refreshments.

Trail conditions will vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy, snowy, or icy and slippery conditions.  The hike is about three miles long and offers a variety of terrain; most hikers will finish in less than an hour.  Those who wish to enjoy hot drinks and refreshments should start the trail between 10:00 a.m. and noon.  Refreshments will be served from 10:30 until 12:30 p.m.

Where to Meet
Begin the hike just beyond the log-framed house and barn at the open picnic shelter.

2025 Winter Hike Series
This is one of three annual winter hikes.

  • Saturday, January 4, 2025
    7th Smeck Winter Hike
    Smeck Park, Baltimore
  • Saturday, January 11, 2025
    1st Cross Mound Winter Hike
    Cross Mound Park, Stoutsville
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025
    2nd Mambourg Winter Hike
    Mambourg Park, Lancaster

Receive Updates
To receive updates or reminders about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook. In the Discussion section you can post photos of your adventure – we love to see them!


REMINDERS

What to Bring
Potable water is not available at this location.  Bring your own drinking water.  If you plan to spend time at the park before or after the program, depending on weather conditions and the time of year, you may want to bring sunscreen and/or insect repellent.

Pets
Well-mannered pets may join us during this program.  Pets are welcome at Smeck Park. 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.

Photo Disclaimer & Social Media
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