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McNamara Park – Char-Mar Ridge Park loop from Galena

McNamara Park – Char-Mar Ridge Park loop from Galena

Moderate

2.9

(18)

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McNamara Park – Char-Mar Ridge Park loop from Galena

02:13

43.5km

160m

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: July 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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5.13 km

McNamara Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This almost 30-acre park has restrooms, picnic tables and grills, a playground, cornhole, outdoor fitness equipment and great trail access.

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6.56 km

Genoa Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Genoa Trail is a 4-mile smooth, paved path that runs straight through the trees, making it ideal for road and race bikes. It connects Genoa Township to Hoover Reservoir.

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13.1 km

Aaron's Pond

Highlight • Lake

Aaron's Pond and Park is a man-made pond with a fountain, right next to the Westerville Parks Foundation and community center. Here, visitors can find a pool with a lazy …

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15.2 km

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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18.6 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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23.8 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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34.8 km

Char-Mar Ridge Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This used to be a railroad line — now it's four miles of pavement, nicely separated from the road and shaded by a line of trees.

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43.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

3.26 km

1.72 km

1.57 km

127 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

8.57 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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McNamara Park – Char-Mar Ridge Park loop from Galena

McNamara Park

Genoa Trail

Aaron's Pond

Alum Creek Trail

Westerville Sports Complex

Northern Terminus of Alum Creek Greenway

Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve

Char-Mar Ridge Park

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