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Three Creeks Metro Park – Blacklick Creek Greenway loop from Columbus

Three Creeks Metro Park – Blacklick Creek Greenway loop from Columbus

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4.9

(1430)

7,050

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Three Creeks Metro Park – Blacklick Creek Greenway loop from Columbus

02:41

68.5km

140m

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: May 18, 2026

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16.4 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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19.9 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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30.8 km

Blacklick Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Blacklick Creek Trail is a 26-mile paved path that winds through parks, forests, and suburban areas. It offers smooth surfaces ideal and connects to other major trails like the Alum Creek Trail, making it perfect for extended rides.

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35.6 km

Bench with view of pond at Portman Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Portman Park is a 91-acre park named after longtime city council member Maurey Portman. The park has picnic and playground facilities and a portion of the park is on the bank of Blacklick Creek.

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46.6 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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51.8 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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52.8 km

Three Creeks Metro Park

Highlight • Trail

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55.5 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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68.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.1 km

900 m

664 m

365 m

336 m

120 m

Surfaces

66.5 km

1.03 km

970 m

Elevation

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Three Creeks Metro Park – Blacklick Creek Greenway loop from Columbus

Three Creeks Metro Park

Turtle Pond

Blacklick Creek Trail

Bench with view of pond at Portman Park

Blacklick Creek Greenway

Heron Pond

Three Creeks Metro Park

Alum Creek Bridge

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