The Olentangy Trail is a paved bike path and public trail that runs north and south through the city for nearly 14 miles, all the way from Worthington to downtown Columbus.
It’s a great place to explore, whether walking, biking, skating, or anything in between! I’ve been riding this trail for about a year now, and there’s always something new to discover.
In the campus area, you can find the trail just west of Morrill and Lincoln Towers, with entry points also at Lane Avenue and Woody Hayes Drive. If you ride a few minutes north you’ll hit Tuttle Park, where you can find children playing, open-use sports fields, a practice hockey rink, and much more.
Ride north a few more minutes and you’ll find the OSU Wetlands, where interesting research and volunteer opportunities abound! Keep going and you’ll discover the Whetstone Park of Roses and eventually Antrim Lake, all the way up in Worthington.
The trail also contains many points of river access, so if you’re into canoeing or kayaking, you can easily do that too. (Check out the Outdoor Adventure Center for more info on their canoe trips!)
In the end, the Olentangy Trail offers a beautiful and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, at least for a little while. Green trees arch overhead, cute dogs play in the grass, and the river rushes past happily on its way to the Scioto.
Whether you’re going for a run or just relaxing after a long day of class, the Olentangy Trail is always a great place to be.
