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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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SavePopular Trail Networks
view all areas »Columbus trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running and Mountain Biking. Popular destinations include Quarry Trails Metro Park, Olentangy River Parklands and Whet Stone Park.
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- Mountain Bike
93 trails
- Hike
148 trails
- Trail Running
148 trails
Region Details
- 62
- 25
- 5
- 1
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 152
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 93
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 77
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 148
- Trails Trail Running
- 148
- Total Distance
- 105 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,369 ft
- Total Vertical
- 289 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 987 ft
- Reports
- 182
- Photos
- 32
- Completed Counter
- 5,811
Sub Regions
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Anheuser Busch Sports Park
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Antrim Park
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Berliner Park
- 11
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Clinton Como Park
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J James Thomas Park
- 2
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Olentangy River Parklands
- 1
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Olentangy River State Wildlife Access Area
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Quarry Trails Metro Park
- 3
- 4
- 1
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River Wetland Reasearch Park
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Scioto Audubon Metro Park
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Three Creeks Metropark
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Tuttle Park
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Whet Stone Park
Popular Columbus Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 853 ft • 20 ft • 38 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,959 ft • 67 ft • 36 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 827 ft • 10 ft • 32 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,027 ft • 0 ft • 25 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,890 ft • 0 ft • 21 •
Popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 764 ft • 0 ft • 21 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,014 ft • 3 ft • 20 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,932 ft • 8 ft • 19 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Columbus Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prusek | add | report | activity #103939886 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 2:05pm 2 days |
| prusek | add | report | activity #103816016 and 1 more | Sep 14, 2026 @ 5:30pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| prusek | add | report | activity #103711298 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:14am Sep 13, 2026 |
| snoopydoo | add | report | activity #102685845 | Aug 30, 2026 @ 9:02am Aug 30, 2026 |
| pp8U0E | ridden | trail | activity #102385589 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 1:35pm Aug 26, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Permanently closed | Sep 27, 2025 @ 10:53am Sep 27, 2025 | ||
| report | Couple trees down in first half mile | Apr 14, 2025 @ 11:16am Apr 14, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge16 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge16 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 93 | 87 miles | 1,900 ft | 32 miles | 289 ft | #2,276 | #825 | 31 | 182 | 5,691 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 77 | 81 miles | 1,631 ft | 30 miles | 285 ft | #2,799 | #1,138 | 26 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 315 ft | 26 ft | 223 ft | 26 ft | #2,804 | #1,138 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 15 miles | 325 ft | 11 miles | 207 ft | #2,799 | #1,138 | |||||
| Hike | 148 | 104 miles | 2,257 ft | 36 miles | 289 ft | #1,701 | #743 | 1 | 180 | 198 | ||
| Trail Running | 148 | 104 miles | 2,257 ft | 36 miles | 289 ft | #1,639 | #554 | 180 | 1,524 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Columbus?
Columbus has 19 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Columbus?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Columbus are:
- MTB Loop (4.1/5)
- Indian Village Canyon (0/5)
- Parking Lot Connector (0/5)
- Loop D-E Connector (0/5)
- Loop C-D Connector (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Columbus?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Columbus are:
- September (57 activities)
- August (56 activities)
- October (40 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Columbus?
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What is the longest trail in Columbus?
The longest trail in Columbus is Southern Sampler at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Columbus?
The best hiking trails in Columbus are:
- Olentangy Trail Footpath
- West Hudsin St Connector
- Olentangy Trail Footpath
- West Duncan St Connector
- Buckeye Swamp Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Columbus?
The best trail running trails in Columbus are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Columbus?
Columbus has a total of 152 trails. Of those, 93 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Columbus to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Columbus?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Columbus is Unnamed Trail with 74 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Columbus?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Columbus is MTB Loop with 88 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Columbus?
Columbus supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Columbus?
The following bike services are available in Columbus:
- Bike Shop (9)
- Trail Association (2)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Columbus?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Columbus is Unnamed Trail with an average grade of 1.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Columbus?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Columbus. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Columbus?
The overall region status for Columbus is Clear / Green. Out of 64 trails:
- Clear / Green: 63
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Columbus?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Columbus:
- Ideal: 3 trails
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What type of bike is most common in Columbus?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Columbus are:
- RD (7 activities)
- AM (5 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Columbus?
There are 3 notable sights in Columbus. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Columbus.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Columbus?
The most popular Strava segments in Columbus are:
- Lane - Wetlands Turnoff (12,421 athletes)
- Olentangy Sprint (11,931 athletes)
- OT TT (11,523 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Columbus?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Columbus. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Columbus.
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Are there local clubs or events in Columbus?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Columbus directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Columbus?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Columbus are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Columbus?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Columbus are:
- Southern Sampler (0/5)
- Parking Lot Connector (0/5)
- Loop D-E Connector (0/5)
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