Olentangy River
🏔 Scenic River
Delaware / Franklin Co. · 97 mi · Class Riffles
490CFS/ 2.73 ft
Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 150–600 CFS · USGS #03226800
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Ohio State Scenic River · Olentangy River Greenway
A scenic river flowing from the rural farmland of Delaware County through the heart of Columbus. The Olentangy has been transformed by dam removals and greenway development into one of Ohio's best urban paddling corridors. The Olentangy Trail (13 miles paved) connects parks, Ohio State University, and downtown Columbus along the riverbank.
Trip sections
Delaware to Powell — 20 mi, rural upper river, riffles and pools
Powell to Worthington — 15 mi, suburban corridor, dam removal reaches
Worthington to Scioto confluence — 12 mi, urban Columbus, greenway section
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