Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from GetGo Gas Station

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from GetGo Gas Station

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from GetGo Gas Station

03:13

56.0km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Start point

Bus stop

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3.72 km

Westerville Public Library

Highlight • Rest Area

The library has bike locks to check out if you need one.

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5.22 km

Northern Terminus of Alum Creek Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

The Alum Creek Greenway is completely paved and totals roughly 25 miles. This northern terminus is located at West Main Street in Westerville and actually crosses under the bridge that goes over the creek.

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11.7 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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16.7 km

Alum Creek Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Along this section of the Alum Creek Trail you will cross over a bridge. The bridge has great views of the canopy and the creek below.

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21.7 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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28.8 km

Franklin Park

Highlight • Structure

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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56.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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