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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Old Oaks Historic District

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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Old Oaks Historic District

Hard

3.3

(13)

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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Old Oaks Historic District

01:46

16.9km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.19 km

Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir

Lake

3.20 km

Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

3.83 km

Red Water Tower, Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Highlight • Monument

6.53 km

Scioto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Scioto Trail runs through the heart of downtown Columbus along the Scioto River. The trail is almost 7 miles long and is completely paved.

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7.28 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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7.30 km

View of Columbus Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.05 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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11.7 km

Viewpoint

16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

2.68 km

1.44 km

822 m

101 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

3.98 km

1.29 km

822 m

Elevation

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Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir

Red Water Tower, Scioto Audubon Metro Park

Scioto Trail

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

View of Columbus Skyline

Olentangy River

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