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High Street – Olentangy River loop from Columbus

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High Street – Olentangy River loop from Columbus

Easy

4.5

(4015)

13,070

hikers

High Street – Olentangy River loop from Columbus

01:27

5.65km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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454 m

High Street

Highlight • Settlement

1.45 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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1.47 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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1.56 km

North Bank Park Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

2.31 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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5.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

212 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

1.40 km

575 m

212 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

27°C

21°C

86 %

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High Street – Olentangy River loop from Columbus

High Street

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

View of Columbus Skyline

North Bank Park Pavilion

Olentangy River

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