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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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Know Before You Go

  • The Olentangy Greenway Trail is a 12.5-mile scenic trail in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The trail runs from Worthington Hills Park in the north to Confluence Park in downtown Columbus, following the Olentangy River.
  • It passes through multiple neighborhoods, major city parks (like Antrim and Whetstone Park), and the Ohio State University campus, with Metro Parks managing various sections.
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Distance
12.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
6.3 hrs
Elev. Gain
198'
Rating
0.0
Added
January 23, 2018
Updated
March 18, 2019

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Total Change
55'
Ascent
198'
Descent
169'
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Features

Dogs
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.96455, -83.018865
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.965798, -83.019803

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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2.5 miles / 4.0 km
March 08, 2020
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