Olentangy Trail – Olentangy River loop from Franklin County

Olentangy Trail – Olentangy River loop from Franklin County

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Olentangy Trail – Olentangy River loop from Franklin County

04:12

106km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.08 km

Olentangy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Olentangy Trail, also known as the Olentangy Greenway Trail, travels from Worthington, Ohio to Columbus, Ohio, and is often used in segments in conjunction with other nearby trails. The trail …

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6.66 km

Ohio Stadium, nicknamed "The Shoe," hosts Buckeye football games, concerts, and events, with a record attendance of 110,045 set in 2016. A guest host called a "Redcoat" can take fans behind the scenes of Ohio Stadium.

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26.2 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

Nature Reserve

29.7 km

Turtle Pond

Highlight • Lake

Turtle Pond is located near the Alum Creek Trail. With a short detour, you can visit the pond and take a quick stop to enjoy the scenery.

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79.2 km

Heron Pond

Highlight • Lake

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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80.2 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

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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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94.8 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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95.6 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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106 km

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Parking

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