Scioto Audubon Metro Park – Olentangy River loop from Marble Cliff

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Scioto Audubon Metro Park – Olentangy River loop from Marble Cliff

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Scioto Audubon Metro Park – Olentangy River loop from Marble Cliff

01:33

26.0km

70m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.7 km for 205 m

After 15.0 km for 205 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.12 km

View of Columbus Skyline

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.14 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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8.70 km

Scioto Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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9.44 km

Rich Street Bridge and Deer Sculptures

Highlight • Bridge

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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13.2 km

This area, once an industrial zone, has been transformed into a lovely green park where there are plenty of plants and wildlife. The park provides stunning views of the Scioto River and has nice paved trails for running.

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13.8 km

Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir

Lake

17.3 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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18.7 km

Olentangy River

Highlight • River

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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