Scioto Trail – Three Creeks Metro Park loop from Gender Rd & Shannon Rd

Scioto Trail – Three Creeks Metro Park loop from Gender Rd & Shannon Rd

Moderate

2.8

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Scioto Trail – Three Creeks Metro Park loop from Gender Rd & Shannon Rd

02:23

60.2km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 2.97 km for 55 m

After 28.7 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

Turtle Pond

Highlight • Lake

Turtle Pond is located near the Alum Creek Trail. With a short detour, you can visit the pond and take a quick stop to enjoy the scenery.

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13.1 km

Heron Pond

Highlight • Lake

Heron Pond is a small fishing pond in Columbus, Ohio. There are shady spots along the grassy banks, benches, picnic areas (with grills), and porta potties. It can be a …

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14.2 km

This park derives its name from the confluence where Alum, Big Walnut, and Blacklick creeks come together. It comprises five areas with separate entrances, all interconnected, offering a variety of routes to explore.

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16.9 km

Alum Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here, you will cross a bridge that spans over Alum Creek, a 58-mile-long stream flowing through central Ohio. The creek begins in Morrow County, travels through Delaware County, and ends …

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29.3 km

Scioto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great spot to take pictures 📸
You can cycle on both sides of the river 🚲 There is pretty cool bridge

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29.9 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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46.6 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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48.8 km

Blacklick Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Blacklick Creek Greenway is an 18-mile paved path that travels from Reynoldsburg to Groveport. The trail follows Blacklick Creek for much of its path, passing through various Metro Parks along the way.

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