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Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Griggs Dam Park & Ride

Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Griggs Dam Park & Ride

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Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Griggs Dam Park & Ride

02:19

53.6km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.25 km for 60 m

After 23.0 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.28 km

Whetstone Casting Pond

Lake

8.77 km

Whetstone Park of Roses

Highlight • Natural

Whetstone Park is a great spot for a break or even a nice place to start and finish your ride. The paths in the park are mostly unpaved and more …

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8.95 km

Whetstone Park Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A shaded and open grassy area with picnic tables and facilities, perfect for taking a break.

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19.3 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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20.2 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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22.1 km

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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23.0 km

Viewpoint

29.6 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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39.7 km

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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42.1 km

Olentangy Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Olentangy Trail, also known as the Olentangy Greenway Trail, travels from Worthington, Ohio to Columbus, Ohio, and is often used in segments in conjunction with other nearby trails. The trail …

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53.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

16.5 km

4.27 km

552 m

454 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.0 km

9.95 km

689 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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98 %

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Olentangy River – Scioto River Bridge loop from Griggs Dam Park & Ride

Whetstone Park of Roses

Whetstone Park Picnic Area

Olentangy River

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

Rich Street Bridge and Deer Sculptures

Scioto River Bridge

Ohio Stadium

Olentangy Trail

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