About the Trail
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An information kiosk located at the trailhead holds information about upcoming events as well as news about the trail, trail maps, and information about the Heritage Rail-Trail Coalition.

Dedication platform located at the trailhead is surrounded by bricks with names of supporters etched in them.

 The warm up area at the trailhead is adjacent to the parking lot on Center Street.
The Heritage Rail-Trail is a 7 mile multipurpose trail which stretches between Hilliard, Ohio and Plain City, Ohio in the central portion of the state. (See trail map for more information.) The trailhead is located in the "Old Hilliard" historic district of Hilliard which contains many shops and eateries as well as the Northwest Historical Village located in Weaver Park.

"Old Hilliard" historic district located in downtown Hilliard, Ohio.

Hilliard's Station built in 1899 is now located in Weaver Park

Log cabin built in Weaver Park is fashioned after one built in the area around 1850.

 Colwell Church built in 1876 is located in Weaver Park.
The Northwest Historical Village run by the Northwest Franklin County Historical Society, is a portrayal of real pioneer living from 1850 to 1900. Inside the village stands the train station built in 1899 that once stood on the north side of the railroad tracks west of Main Street in Hilliard, Ohio.
The bluebird boxes located along the trail are enjoyed by all. Water fort and play area at Homestead Park. Shelter house at Homestead Park.
Two and a half miles northwest of Hilliard along the trail you will find The Homestead, a public park operated by Washington Township. This park contains many special play areas for children such as a water fort and toddler play area, as well as basketball and sand volleyball for those interested in active recreation. Don't forget to tour the the three quarter mile picturesque path around the park.
A thank-you from the riders and their horses. A large crowd of walkers and riders, prepares to use the new Hayden Run trail.
Horse trailer parking and a corral are available at the Hayden Run Trailhead.
Opened in July of 2002 the Hayden Run Road Trailhead is where the Franklin County Metro Parks has developed a staging area with an additional 4 miles of the trail. This is also where the 4 mile parallel trail for horses begins. Parking is provided for cars along with an area for horse trailer parking and a corral for horses.