Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Columbus

Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Columbus

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Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Columbus

01:55

34.5km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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841 m

Rich Street Bridge and Deer Sculptures

Highlight • Bridge

The Rich Street Bridge crosses over the Olentangy River, connecting downtown to Franklinton. It is a 536-foot bridge designed by award-winning bridge engineers at Burgess & Niple for the city's …

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1.91 km

Scioto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great spot to take pictures 📸
You can cycle on both sides of the river 🚲 There is pretty cool bridge

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2.51 km

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

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With the sparkling water in front of you and the city skyline in the background, this is a great place to stop and take in the view. It's especially great …

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3.28 km

The Olentangy River reaches 97 miles from Morrow County through Delaware County to Columbus, where it meets the Scioto at Confluence Park. Originally called "Keenhongsheconsepung," meaning "sharp tool river," settlers …

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10.0 km

Bike repair station

Highlight • Rest Area

You’ll find this convenient bike repair station along the Scioto Trail, with a pump and tools available.

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23.4 km

Wilson Road Park Pavilion and Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Wilson Road Park, a 47.5-acre regional park in the Hilltop community, offers an easy access point to the Camp Chase Trail and over 125 miles of regional trails, including the …

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27.6 km

Scioto River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Easy access over the river on the way to the rail trail. You’re on roads for a bit with the cars but it’s marked for the bike route and not much traffic on them.

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32.7 km

View of Columbus Skyline

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Along the Scioto River Trail, visitors get views of the downtown Columbus skyline with the river in the foreground. Columbus is the nation's 14th largest city and this walking path …

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34.5 km

End point

Parking

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