Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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816 m

View of Columbus Skyline

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Along the Scioto River Trail, visitors get views of the downtown Columbus skyline with the river in the foreground. Columbus is the nation's 14th largest city and this walking path …

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834 m

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

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With the sparkling water in front of you and the city skyline in the background, this is a great place to stop and take in the view. It's especially great …

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1.15 km

Scioto Trail

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Great spot to take pictures 📸
You can cycle on both sides of the river 🚲 There is pretty cool bridge

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2.93 km

Rich Street Bridge and Deer Sculptures

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The Rich Street Bridge crosses over the Olentangy River, connecting downtown to Franklinton. It is a 536-foot bridge designed by award-winning bridge engineers at Burgess & Niple for the city's …

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10.1 km

Scioto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Scioto Trail runs through the heart of downtown Columbus along the Scioto River. The trail is almost 7 miles long and is completely paved.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

2.72 km

1.84 km

906 m

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

1.84 km

995 m

634 m

Elevation

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