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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Minerva Park

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Minerva Park

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Minerva Park

02:30

43.2km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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913 m

Alum Creek

Highlight • River

Alum Creek streches 58 miles until it drains into the Scioto River. The creek porvides drinking water source for Westerville, and historicly 2,000 years ago, the Adena built mounds along …

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10.2 km

Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Discover the serene beauty of Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve, honoring the renowned Ohio naturalist. Immerse yourself in the legacy of Edward S. Thomas while enjoying a hike through this scenic sanctuary.

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11.1 km

Multi-use Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This segment of the multi-use trail that loops around the metro park and Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve is ideal for both bicyclists and pedestrians, providing excellent views of the …

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16.5 km

Northern Terminus of Alum Creek Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

The Alum Creek Greenway is completely paved and totals roughly 25 miles. This northern terminus is located at West Main Street in Westerville and actually crosses under the bridge that goes over the creek.

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19.7 km

Westerville Sports Complex

Highlight • Rest Area

The Westerville Sports Complex is a spacious, family-friendly park featuring soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, a shelter house, and paved multi-use paths. There is outdoor seating with views of …

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19.9 km

Alum Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

29.0 km

Hoover Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Hoover Reservoir is a 2,052-acre reservoir and water source for the City of Columbus. The reservoir offers plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, and birding.

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36.3 km

Westerville Public Library

Highlight • Rest Area

The library has bike locks to check out if you need one.

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43.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

2.46 km

1.67 km

1.52 km

1.06 km

140 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

6.40 km

1.88 km

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Alum Creek – Alum Creek Trail loop from Minerva Park

Alum Creek

Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve

Multi-use Path

Northern Terminus of Alum Creek Greenway

Westerville Sports Complex

Alum Creek Trail

Hoover Reservoir

Westerville Public Library

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