Bike Trails

If you prefer two wheels to four, Downtown Columbus is the perfect city to travel by bike. Many of the bike and multi-use trails that traverse the Columbus area converge Downtown, giving visitors a fun, scenic, and healthy way to see the sights and get around the city.

Olentangy Multi-Use Trail

The 12.75-mile Olentangy Multi-Use Trail connects Worthington, Clintonville, The Ohio State University, Harrison West, and Downtown. A favorite among many residents, this 10-foot-wide pathway features two bridges crossing the Olentangy River.

Scioto River Multi-Use Trail

Enjoy stunning views of the Scioto River, the downtown skyline, and the city's many parks and natural areas along this scenic trail. Bird watching enthusiasts will especially enjoy the lower Scioto dam and marina area. Winding its way through wooded natural areas, Berliner Trail provides beautiful glimpses of the Scioto River and park. Stop on the west side of the river at the Greenlawn dam area for a dramatic vista of the dam. Perhaps you'll catch sight of a great blue heron or one of the other water birds that frequent this area.

I-670 Multi-Use Trail

This 3.5 mile trail travels from Ft. Hayes, east along I-670, following Leonard Avenue, crossing Nelson and Fifth Avenues, and ending at Airport Drive, near Ohio Dominican College. It connects to the Alum Creek trail at Nelson Road.

For more information including trail maps, check out the Recreation & Parks Trail Directory.