Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Clinton Township

Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Clinton Township

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Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Clinton Township

02:32

56.5km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.83 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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950 m

Ohio Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Ohio Stadium, nicknamed "The Shoe," hosts Buckeye football games, concerts, and events, with a record attendance of 110,045 set in 2016. A guest host called a "Redcoat" can take fans behind the scenes of Ohio Stadium.

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1.91 km

Mirror Lake, The Ohio State University

Highlight • Lake

Mirror Lake was integral in the decision of the founders of The Ohio State University to build the school where they did. This lake was once a spring and information …

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2.00 km

Mirror Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mirror Lake was integral in the decision of the founders of The Ohio State University to build the school where they did. This lake was once a spring and information …

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5.86 km

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.62 km

Olentangy River

Highlight • River

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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10.8 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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28.0 km

Darby Creek

Highlight • River

This area has great views of the bridges over Little Darby Creek. The State and National Scenic Rivers of Big Darby Creek and Little Darby Creek meet in this area. There is a canoe/kayak launch available to the public.

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28.5 km

Big Darby Creek

Highlight • River

Big Darby Creek, not to be confused with Little Darby Creek, is a scenic river. It is one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the Midwest. It is 84 miles long and empties into the Scioto River.

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56.5 km

End point

Parking

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