Olentangy-Scioto Trail
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Olentangy-Scioto Trail
City, Town, or County
Rail Trail
- Length
13.5 miles
- Elevation Gain
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- Route Type
out & back
- Length
13.5 miles - Elevation Gain
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out & back
Created in 1967, the Olentangy Trail was one of Ohio's first rail trails and is often coupled with the Scioto Trail thus, the Olentangy-Scioto Bikeway.
Greenway Trail. Photo by Vejlenser.
Greenway Trail and the Scioto Mile in Downtown Columbus. Photo by Vejlenser.
Location: Urban
- States: Ohio
Created in 1967, the Olentangy Trail was one of Ohio's first rail trails and is often coupled with the Scioto Trail thus, the Olentangy-Scioto Bikeway.
For visitors and locals alike, the Olentangy Trail is the ideal way to explore Columbus, as well as the surrounding communities. Named after the river it follows for much of its 17.5 miles, the trail serves as an important link between neighborhoods. Along the route, you can explore natural areas, pass through the heart of the Ohio State University campus, and use the trail as a base from which to travel onward to many of the city's significant historical and cultural sites.
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiingOther Activities
- Snow, snow play general
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Mollie O'DonnellColumbus Recreation and Parks Dept.
200 W. Greenlawn Ave.
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 645-3308
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
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- Part of a Trail System? No
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- Tread Width (average): 96"
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- Certified as an NRT
Nov 18, 1981