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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Ohio Dominican University

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Ohio Dominican University

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Ohio Dominican University

05:06

89.6km

180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: May 19, 2026

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11.8 km

Alum Creek

Highlight • River

Alum Creek streches 58 miles until it drains into the Scioto River. The creek porvides drinking water source for Westerville, and historicly 2,000 years ago, the Adena built mounds along …

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21.8 km

Alum Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alum Creek Trails travels along one of Columbus's most scenic river corridors. Sections of the trail are also designated as part of the Ohio to Erie Trails and U.S. Bicycle Route 50.

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28.0 km

Franklin Park

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Franklin Park is a 59-acre regional park and home to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The conservatory, which dates back to 1895, is listed on the National Register …

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38.9 km

This park derives its name from the confluence where Alum, Big Walnut, and Blacklick creeks come together. It comprises five areas with separate entrances, all interconnected, offering a variety of routes to explore.

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39.9 km

Heron Pond

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As the name implies, this pond is teeming with bird species, including the majestic blue herons and many others. It's also a habitat where you might encounter beavers, minks, coyotes, deer, and various other forms of wildlife.

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57.3 km

Pickerington Ponds – Blacklick and Alum Creek Trail

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69.3 km

Blacklick Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Blacklick Creek Greenway is an 18-mile paved path that travels from Reynoldsburg to Groveport. The trail follows Blacklick Creek for much of its path, passing through various Metro Parks along the way.

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74.5 km

Heron Pond

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Heron Pond is a small fishing pond in Columbus, Ohio. There are shady spots along the grassy banks, benches, picnic areas (with grills), and porta potties. It can be a …

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89.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.3 km

2.49 km

714 m

539 m

360 m

311 m

Surfaces

86.3 km

1.96 km

1.05 km

421 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Ohio Dominican University

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Alum Creek Trail

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