# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Couch to Scout Trail Kick-off! 1 Hour Hike (Adults and 16+, Dog Friendly)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Wildwood Preserve, Metz Stables
Sunday, March 1, 2 to 3 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE

Enjoy the diverse habitats of the beautiful Wildwood Preserve Metropark and take a step toward your hiking goals! The focus of these hikes will be exercise, but we will make occasional nature stops. 

Get ready for the ultimate Metroparks day hike! Hit the trail and your wellness goals by training to hike Metroparks’ longest trail, the 15.3-mile Oak Openings Hiking Trail or “Scout Trail.” Hikes of increasing distances will be offered weekly in March, April, and May. The program culminates with a Scout Trail Hike on Saturday, June 6th. 

REGISTER: https://ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&fmid=50232961

All hikes will be led by Metroparks volunteers. Participants must register for individual hikes. It is not required to attend all hikes on the schedule, and participants are encouraged to complete hikes on their own in addition to volunteer-led hikes. 

Trail Challenge participants will earn stickers for completing their goals and are encouraged to join the Trail Challenge Facebook group.  Hikers do not have to join Trail Challenge to register for these hikes, but will not be able to earn the sticker unless they are registered for Trail Challenge.

Hike Schedule: 
March 7th, 3 Mile Hike at Oak Openings
March 18th, 1 Hour Hike at Manhattan Marsh
March 28th, 5 Mile Hike at Side Cut
April 4th, 5 Mile Hike at Pearson
April 11th, 5 Mile Hike at Swan Creek
April 19th, 7 Mile Hike at Fallen Timbers
April 25th, 8 Mile Hike at Howard Marsh
May 2nd, 10 Mile Hike at Wildwood
May 9th, 10 Mile Hike at Side Cut/Fallen Timbers
May 24th, 12 Mile Hike at Secor
May 30th, 12 Mile Hike at Oak Openings 
June 6th: Scout Trail Hike - 16 Miles

This program is dog friendly for friendly dogs. All dogs must stay on trail and on a 6ft leash for the duration of the program. Participating dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, spayed/neutered and four months of age or older. No more than 2 dogs per person. If any dog is being disruptive or aggressive they will be asked to separate from the group. 

These programs run rain, snow, or shine. Please dress for the weather. 

These hikes are brought to you by Metroparks volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Hike Leader, please contact Hannah Gillen at Hannah.Gillen@MetroparksToledo.com or 419-205-7715.

If you are unable to register online, please call 419-407-9700 to speak with a member of our Customer Service department during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Must register all participants unless otherwise noted.


Dogs are not permitted unless otherwise noted.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa-hills/couch-to-scout-trail-kick-off-1-hour-hike-adults-and-16-dog-friendly/200029676478007
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, dog, contests, trekking, workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ohmetroparkstoledoweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=PST&fmid=50232961&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ottawa+hills-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa Hills
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wildwood Preserve Metropark
- **lat**: 41.677287277776
- **long**: -83.665673732758
- **full address**: Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Ottawa Hills, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Metroparks Toledo (https://allevents.in/org/metroparks-toledo/2777201)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Ottawa Hills, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Metroparks Toledo
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, dog, contests, trekking, workshops, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Couch to Scout Trail Kick-off! 1 Hour Hike (Adults and 16+, Dog Friendly) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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