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Confluence Trail

The Confluence Trail  at Three Creeks Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio is an easy 0.8 mile trail that runs alongside Alum Creek. The trail has views of the confluence, passes giant sycamores, cottonwoods, and American elms.

To reach this trailhead, you first need to hike in on the Alum Creek Greenway Trail where you can also find parking.
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Know Before You Go

  • Confluence Trail is a short, 0.8-mile, easy trail in Columbus, OH.
  • The trail offers scenic views of the confluence of waterways and large trees.
  • Access the Confluence Trail via the Alum Creek Greenway Trail, where parking is available.
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Distance
0.8 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
24 min
Elev. Gain
2'
Rating
0.0
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Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
November 20, 2018

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Tonight
Low 16°F
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High 24°F
Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
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Tuesday
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Tuesday Night
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Wednesday
High 39°F
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Sunday
High 17°F
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Total Change
4'
Ascent
2'
Descent
5'

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Trails near Columbus, OH
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  1. Parking

    39.880374, -82.903419
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.87933, -82.908922
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Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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0.8 miles / 1.3 km
February 04, 2019
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