Columbus, OH · 8 hills
8 of the 12 hills on our Columbus list are described as free by the source. 8 of these 8 are listed by the park or city itself. Each one links to its source, checked 2026-10-28. Details change, so check the source page or posted signs before you go.
8465 Alkire Rd., Galloway, OH
At the canoe access point and Ohio to Erie trailhead.
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
Get directions to Battelle Darby Creek (opens in a new tab)Apple Maps (opens in a new tab)Reynoldsburg, OH
East of the Golf Course Activities Building.
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
Get directions to Blacklick Woods (opens in a new tab)Apple Maps (opens in a new tab)Lewis Center, OH
Big Meadows Picnic Area.
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
Get directions to Highbanks (opens in a new tab)Apple Maps (opens in a new tab)2951 Quarry Trails Dr., Columbus, OH
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
Get directions to Quarry Trails (opens in a new tab)Apple Maps (opens in a new tab)Columbus, OH
Between the bocce courts and the obstacle course.
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
Get directions to Scioto Audubon (opens in a new tab)Apple Maps (opens in a new tab)Grove City, OH
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
Get directions to Scioto Grove (opens in a new tab)Apple Maps (opens in a new tab)Westerville, OH
Hill entrance is north of the main park entrance, on Cleveland Ave.
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
Get directions to Sharon Woods (opens in a new tab)Apple Maps (opens in a new tab)Groveport, OH
Small kids' hill in the Buckeye Area, near the dog parks.
Source: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks · checked 2026-10-28
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