Known as the most popular bike path in all of Ohio, the Olentangy Trail is located just west of North Bank in downtown Columbus and heads 13 miles north. It passes by Ohio State University, and winds through many neighborhoods and parks along the Olentangy River. There are trailheads at several major city parks, notably Whetstone Park of Roses and Antrim Park. There are mile markers every mile.
The Olentangy Trail is divided into two sections. The south section runs from North Bank Park, at the intersection with the Scioto Trail, north for ~7 miles to Whetstone Park. It’s a dedicated, paved path most of the way, with a short road section between W. Como Ave. & Northmoor Park.
The north section starts near the Whetstone Park of Roses and runs for 6 miles north to Worthington Park. Nearly this entire section is through parks, most notably Antrim Park, where you can add a lovely 1.2 mile loop around Antrim Lake. There’s a running track at Worthington High School, just north of the 10-mile mark.
Add-On: The Worthington neighborhood, east of Olentangy Park, has lovely streets for residential running. Can also connect to the Scioto Trail at Nationwide Blvd.
Known as the most popular bike path in all of Ohio, the Olentangy Trail is located just west of North Bank in downtown Columbus and heads 13 miles north. It passes by Ohio State University, and winds through many neighborhoods and parks along the Olentangy River. There are trailheads at several major city parks, notably Whetstone Park of Roses and Antrim Park. There are mile markers every mile.
The Olentangy Trail is divided into two sections. The south section runs from North Bank Park, at the intersection with the Scioto Trail, north for ~7 miles to Whetstone Park. It’s a dedicated, paved path most of the way, with a short road section between W. Como Ave. & Northmoor Park.
The north section starts near the Whetstone Park of Roses and runs for 6 miles north to Worthington Park. Nearly this entire section is through parks, most notably Antrim Park, where you can add a lovely 1.2 mile loop around Antrim Lake. There’s a running track at Worthington High School, just north of the 10-mile mark.
Add-On: The Worthington neighborhood, east of Olentangy Park, has lovely streets for residential running. Can also connect to the Scioto Trail at Nationwide Blvd.
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