Best trails near Columbus

26 trails · 26 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Columbus, Ohio — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 26 trails · best 15 shown on the map
S⛰
Scioto Trail
#1 Scioto Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
I⛰
Interstate 670 Bikeway
#2 Interstate 670 Bikeway
1.4 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
H⛰
Hudson Shared-Use Path
#3 Hudson Shared-Use Path
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
J⛰
Joyce Avenue Bike Path
#4 Joyce Avenue Bike Path
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H⛰
Hudson Street Bike Path
#5 Hudson Street Bike Path
2.1 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C⛰
Central Ohio Greenways
#6 Central Ohio Greenways
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
O⛰
Olentangy - Alum Creek Connector
#7 Olentangy - Alum Creek Connector
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
S⛰
South Oval Mall
#8 South Oval Mall
1.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N⛰
Neil Avenue
#9 Neil Avenue
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Neil Avenue Mall
#10 Neil Avenue Mall
1.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
O⛰
Olentangy Trail (Harrison Park Extension)
#11 Olentangy Trail (Harrison Park Extension)
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
O⛰
Olentangy Trail (Extension)
#12 Olentangy Trail (Extension)
1.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
H⛰
Hudson Loop Connector
#13 Hudson Loop Connector
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P⛰
Parkview Drive
#14 Parkview Drive
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A⛰
Audubon Park Walking Path
#15 Audubon Park Walking Path
2.3 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Columbus

The Columbus area has 26 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Columbus

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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