Really awesome path to run, walk, or bike! A lot of it is shaded and it's mostly flat, signs are…read moresuper clear and the miles are marked clearly as well. Not too many people on weekday mornings (went on a Friday and Monday), quiet from the general city noise. Many entry points from the neighborhood streets, really awesome spot, would recommend!

Biking this summer is not cancelled…read more In fact, unless one is extra susceptible to the plague, cycling is recommended. To bath in sunshine key in building a strong immune system, to improve fitness key in successfully fighting off infection, and to raise serotonin key in bating off anxiety caused by the media's panic-porn are three reasons to take Freddie Mercury's advice to "get on your bike and ride." Of the many outstanding bike trails in Columbus the Olentangy River Greenway is my top choice. As multi-use trail, it garners excellent reviews for runners, biker, and rollerblades alike. My ranking has not changed since my review in 2014. I update to include the northern stretch I had of yet to explored then. The origin is behind The Hills market there off Rt 315, Worthington Hills, beside Rusty Bucket and that weird coffee shop Subway place. Going south, it hugs the river going by the boulders of Worthington Hills Park and off into the woods of Olentangy Parkland. There are many splits, bypasses, off-trails, and alternate surfaced byways in this area to spice up your ride. Going under the rumbling ramps and bridges of 270 will reveal Olentangy Park with a skatepark attached. From there the trial breezes through Highgate Park, then up the grasses of John Galipault Field to 161, across the river, and down into the woods near the Olentangy split. Here it spans next to 315 until Antrim park, where a large quarry sparkle. From there the trail once again hugs the highway. This section can be noisy with the varooms, and clonks, and rumble of the gas hogs flying by. But soon the greenway lightly sways away following the bends of the river into scenic greenery, wooden bridges, under ancient trees. Nearby, a new connector way to Bethel has recently been built, a convenience for me who lives nearby. Coming to Henderson Road is beautiful in the juxtaposition of the low rusted bridge and rustic background. Down the other side is Whetstone ravine with the correspondingly named school and park. Found here is a pedestrian bridge, an urban relic connecting to the quiet environs of the Knolls to the west--often I connect to the trail via it. South are trail leading to the Park of Roses, a Japanese pond, and shelter houses. On the trail is a maze of prairie grass that you can spend some time exploring. Staying on the greenway leads to Northmoor Park, a great place for a rest and a cool view of the river. From here the trial runs over the back streets of Clintonville by Rockwellian houses and quiet yards. Crossing North Broadway, it swoops down a back alley by a picketed fence with WB cartoons painted on it. A left at the river and it becomes pedestrian only again. Here it goes over the former grounds of the Olentangy Park, once the largest amusement park in the nation. Crossing over the river brings OSU Nature Reserve and Union Cemetery. Going under Dodridge takes you to a darker ravine. A side loop leads to a photogenic gothic staircase climbing to Hudson. From there it runs by Tuttle Park, under Lane Avenue, and by Ohio Stadium. Beyond the University hospital the scenery becomes more desolate. A look out plaza shows the inside plumbing of the city, with 315 on ramps above the river it is so ugly its scenic. Keeping on you reach Harrison West and Side-by-side park. You have a choice: turn left and hit a ramp under 3rd Ave. that will take you through a tunnel and off into the final stretch, or go straight to Harrison Park and over a reused railroad bridge, right at Goodale St, down a ramp onto the original trail. Here it will turn more urban, graffiti take the place of nature for viewing pleasure. This stretch runs under train tracks and highways with a romantic darkness, like the feel of the Lost Boy film or a Doors song. This will take you to route 33 where it terminates. I usually go on to the connected Scioto trail from here. The diversity of sights, neighborhoods, and different feels is what makes this trail my favorite.

I found out about this trail in a geocaching expedition. This is a nice trail, a mostly easy hike…read more The trail is wide, easy to see, mostly flat, a dirt trail. It's great for everyone, not just hikers. There's a nice little brook running through it. You don't really need to bring much supplies because it doesn't go terribly far into the woods. If you had an emergency, it wouldn't take you long to get back out to get help. It's sometimes muddy though because there's a lot of tree cover and not much sun gets though. This also means you're always in the shade in the summer time but you should wear good shoes. Don't wear sandals or anything like that. http://gowalla.com/spots/1167954 There's a geocache on this trail: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=276f36ea-7c10-4093-ade2-2812e3df5b53

A nice little trail that provides a great place for a walk or run. It ambles through the woods near…read morea small creek. It looks like a good area for the nearby neighborhoods too, as you don't have to go far from civilization to get a breath of nature. There are some amenities such as benches and picnic tables along the way, as well. Very enjoyable place to explore.

Great 1.5 mile hiking trail. Very well kept! Bathrooms are superior!! Interact with wildlife in…read morethis densely wooded area. Absolutely love it

The Glacier Ridge trail is a 1.5 mile loop and has lots of big tree shade to escape from the summer…read moreheat. The path takes you past a natural play area, across a wooden foot bridge and right past an elevated wildlife viewing area. A perfect place to get some quiet and enjoy nature. This park has plenty of parking, clean restrooms and a few picnic tables.

I love Glacier Ridge it's such a beautiful gem of a park with so many different sections and things…read moreto do. I mostly come to Glacier Ridge for the dog park. My dog loves running off leash and they have a few pieces of agility equipment to play with as well. Unfortunately this park is just a solid mud pit almost year round. There is some grass and it's trying but I don't think the drainage system is effective at all. The grass that is planted isn't a durable grass, and I would take my dog here so much more often if I didn't have to plan on giving her a bath afterwards. If you come to the park for the hiking trails or for the playgrounds or nature conservation then this is definitely a 5-Star park for you!! But if you have a dog and you're coming for the dog park, I'd suggest the Bark Park in Marysville or the Heritage Trail Dog Park in Hilliard instead!

When you go to Glacier Ridge, make sure you take a non-highway route to get the fun feeling or…read moreleaving urban and entering the country. The section of Glacier Ridge that I visited (the entrance across the street from Glacier Ridge Elementary) is where the disc golf, playground, wind & solar learning center, covered picnic areas, a bathroom, a water fountain, and a tire pump are located. There are also 3 trails in this part of the park: horses only, multi-use, and a short walking trail. The last one was my favorite because even though it was the shortest, it was unpaved and went through a forested area. The other trails were paved, flat, and you are totally exposed-something I don't care for on a hot summer's day. I'd like to come back and check out the 4th trail and the Honda Wetland Center.

Great park with a paved path for walkers, runners, and bikers. You can go north or south; I prefer…read moresouth because it's along the river and I've seen deer, rabbits and chipmunks. There are two parking lots, a skate park, playgrounds, a tennis court and pickle ball court. It's a 5 minute drive for me and my new favorite destination for my morning walk.

I frequent this park when staying nearby for work reasons. I enjoy the amenities it offers year…read moreround, including some bathrooms, drinking fountains, and benches. I run, and the trails in Olentangy Park are quite nice. There are paved trails, and some off the path trails for running and walking. The trails themselves follow a river, with a interstate on the other side. However the tree canopy and abundant foliage help give it a more secluded feel. There are soccer fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a skate park tucked back a little further from the entrance I use. I see other runners, walkers, bikers whenever I'm there for a run. The entrance to the park that I go to is a good half mile or more from where I usually stay, but it's always worth the effort.

This nature preserve has a nice location adjacent to both Big Bear Farms Park and Adventure Park,…read moreand is located behind Scioto Ridge Elementary School. It also connects to a paved greenway trail. Because of this location, there are multiple entrances into this beautiful woods - there are several behind the school, and several that meet up with the greenway trails. The trail itself is nicely mulched, which helped decrease the amount of mud, although there were some muddy spots so keep that in mind for footwear selections. There are several nice basic bridges that get you across a stream and near vernal pools and a small wetland. It's very pretty and relaxing, and your visit to the area can easily be extended by continuing your walk on the greenway trails. Very nice area!

This is a very nice park! There are good trails, a wooded area, and a large green space. The…read moreplayground is large, containing two play area structures, and has a lot of fun options, including swings, slides, tunnels, climbing options, and more. It is located nearby a great shelterhouse with picnic tables and benches. It also has access to other greenway and bike trails, in addition to east and west entrances for cars. Great park option!

Easily my most frequented trail in Westerville. It's so pretty no matter what season with all the…read moretrees. It's always beautifully kept and has an impressive playground for kids.

I have wanted to check this park out for a long time after seeing lots of pictures of the Tall…read morePines. So we went to BrewDog for lunch and then headed over to the park and took a walk in the Tall Pines area, and it did not disappoint! I only wish the Tall Pines were even more plentiful. (They are a good little chunk of the trail in the middle but not the entire trail is full of them but don't let that stop you!) They are beautiful and such a marvel. I could have just laid down and stared at them. The trail was flat and easy and was the perfect length for a nice afternoon walk. I'll definitely be back to stare at those tall trees some more :)

What a fabulous park! I'm kicking myself for not visiting sooner. It's about twenty minutes from my…read moreplace and I've been seeing beautiful pictures of the tall pines here forever. I like to hike on snowy days when the sun's out and over the weekend I took advantage of the prime weather conditions and made my way out there. There's a sign out front letting you know to turn and there's a relatively small parking lot to leave your car. The start of the trails were easy to find thanks to the signage and after getting my bearings I headed out. The trail turns and weaves for a couple miles making a few loops. It was pretty simple to navigate which was awesome. And while the parking lot was full, I didn't run into too many people. I love that! I enjoyed every minute of my time out there. If you're like me and in need of a little time to disconnect from the world, come here. Of course, the entire place was extremely photogenic, the tall pines area being the most instagram worthy. I could have laid down right in the middle of it and just enjoyed the sound of the birds, the wind, and the feeling of the warm sunshine on my face. The only thing is the only area I found to sit down was on the other side of the park. It would have been nice to see a few more benches scattered about. Come here. Soak up nature. The peace and quiet. Unwind and settle your brain. You're welcome.