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Olentangy Trail – Olentangy River loop from Franklin County

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Olentangy Trail – Olentangy River loop from Franklin County

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2.6

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Olentangy Trail – Olentangy River loop from Franklin County

01:13

21.3km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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412 m

Olentangy Trail Hydration Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Olentangy Trail Hydration Station is one of a few water stations along this popular recreation route. Popular with hikers, runners, and bikers, the hydration station gives them a chance to stay hydrated.

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6.25 km

Olentangy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved multiuse trail is one of the most popular in Columbus. It provides a great transportation corridor along the Olentangy River, linking users up with neighborhoods, recreation opportunities, local businesses, and the simple opportunity to enjoy some time by the water.

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10.1 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 provides some of the best views of its most well known buildings.

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10.1 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 on calm, clear nights when the city lights reflect of the water.

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10.4 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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12.1 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 renamed it "Whetstone River" before a legislative mix-up in 1833 assigned it the name "Olentangy." The river serves as a drinking water source for Delaware County, while the Delaware State Park Reservoir is used for flood control. Restoration efforts, including dam removals, have reduced the river’s width and improved ecology.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

1.48 km

277 m

106 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

2.46 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 17 June

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Olentangy Trail Hydration Station

Olentangy Trail

View of Columbus Skyline

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

Scioto Trail

Olentangy River

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