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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Marble Cliff

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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Marble Cliff

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3.4

(20)

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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Marble Cliff

01:09

19.6km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.53 km for 72 m

After 9.93 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.48 km

Rich Street Bridge and Deer Sculptures

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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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10.7 km

Scioto Trail

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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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11.4 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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11.5 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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12.2 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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19.0 km

Bike repair station

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

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

687 m

571 m

558 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

4.04 km

405 m

307 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

33°C

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21 %

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Scioto Trail – Olentangy River loop from Marble Cliff

Columbus Skyline

COSI Science Museum

Rich Street Bridge and Deer Sculptures

Scioto Trail

View of Downtown Columbus and Scioto River

View of Columbus Skyline

Olentangy River

Bike repair station

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