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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Columbus

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Franklin County

Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Columbus

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(4067)

18,789

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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Columbus

01:17

12.3km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.18 km

View of Columbus Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2

5.20 km

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

5.78 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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4

6.53 km

Scioto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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5

7.90 km

Olentangy River

Highlight • River

The Olentangy River reaches 97 miles from Morrow County through Delaware County to Columbus, where it meets the Scioto at Confluence Park. Originally called "Keenhongsheconsepung," meaning "sharp tool river," settlers …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

403 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

5.44 km

796 m

403 m

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