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Olentangy River

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Location: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States

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Alex

January 7, 2025

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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 renamed it "Whetstone River" before a legislative mix-up in 1833 assigned it the name "Olentangy." The river serves as a drinking water source for Delaware County, while the Delaware State Park Reservoir is used for flood control. Restoration efforts, including dam removals, have reduced the river’s width and improved ecology.

Darren Reever

November 12, 2022

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Nice paths along the river, get out and use them.

AverieOutside

September 15, 2023

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The Olentangy River is known for the interesting shale formations along its shores. It was originally known by the native Delaware people of the area by the name of Keenhongsheconsepung, meaning "sharp tool river". The river is 97 miles long and is a tributary to the Scioto River.

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Olentangy River – Antrim Lake Deck loop from Columbus

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Olentangy Trail – Olentangy River loop from Franklin County

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Alum Creek Trail – Olentangy River loop from Pontifical College Josephinum

64.6km

03:43

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States

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Olentangy River

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Olentangy River – Antrim Lake Deck loop from Columbus

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