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Olentangy Greenway Trail

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Distance:
12.5 Miles / 20.1 km
Type:
One-Way
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
6 hours, ~15 minutes
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Surface Type:
Dirt
Town:
Columbus, Ohio
Directions:
39.96455, -83.018865
Added:
January 23, 2018
Updated:
March 18, 2019
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55'

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198'

Ascent
169'

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Olentangy Greenway Trail

The Olentangy Greenway Trail in Columbus, Ohio is an easy 12.5 mile one-way scenic trail that takes users through the Olentangy Greenway Corridor, from Worthington Hills Park and runs south to Confluence Park in downtown Columbus. This trail winds through several neighborhoods along the Olentangy River, with trailheads at several major city parks, including Antrim Park and Whetstone Park. The path also travels through the heart of the Ohio State University campus.

Metro Parks manages the trail from Worthington Hills to I-270 on the north side, Antrim Park to Lane Avenue, and King Avenue to Confluence Park.
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