Near Olentangy Trail
Looking south on Olentangy Trail near the Buckeye Swamp on a cold day.
Near Olentangy Trail
A bench facing West towards the Olentangy River on the Olentangy Trail
Near Olentangy Trail
Paved path on Olentangy Trail near the Buckeye Swamp.
Near Olentangy Trail
Looking North from the bridge over Olentangy River near Dodridge St.
Near Olentangy Trail
Deer crossing Olentangy Trail access to Ackerman Road through Ohio State's Olentangy River Wetlands Research Park.

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Olentangy Trail

4.0 (7 Ratings)
An easily accessible, paved path from Worthington to Columbus.
13.1
mi
Distance
88
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.1mi
Distance
88ft
Elevation Gain
126ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
770ft
High Point
708ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Olentangy Trail features an easily accessible route from Worthington to just outside downtown Columbus. Access the northern end of this trail at Worthington Hills Park as it weaves through a number of neighborhoods along the Olentangy River. This path has trailheads and access points at many major city parks, including Antrim Park and Whetstone Park. The path also stretches through the middle of the Ohio State University campus, with its southernmost terminus at the Scioto Trail, just west of downtown.

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