Olentangy River - Wikipedia
The Olentangy River / oʊlənˈtændʒi / is a 97-mile-long (156 km) [5] tributary of the Scioto River in Ohio, United States. It was originally called keenhongsheconsepung, a Delaware word literally translated as "sharp tool river", based on the shale found along its shores. Early settlers to the region translated this into "Whetstone River".
Olentangy Scenic River - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The Olentangy River was the third scenic river designated in Ohio. From just below the Delaware Dam in Delaware downstream to Old Wilson Bridge Road in Worthington (22 miles). The river is located within the rapidly developing area of northern Columbus and southern Delaware County.
The Olentangy River Water Trail begins at the Broad Meadows Pedestrian Bridge, and continues south 8.94 miles to the confluence with the Scioto River on the west edge of downtown Columbus.
Where is the Olentangy River watershed? The Olentangy River is located in central Ohio, north of the Columbus metropolitan area. From its headwaters near Galion, the river flows approximately 93 miles to its confluence with the Scioto River in downtown Columbus.
Ole! The Olentangy - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System
Jan 18, 2024 · The full course of the Olentangy runs for 97 miles, from its source southeast of Galion, in Morrow County, all the way to the Arena District in the City of Columbus, where it flows into the Scioto River.
Highbanks - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System
Highbanks is named for its massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,160-acre park.
Olentangy Trail - Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
The Olentangy Trail spans from Worthington to downtown Columbus, along the scenic Olentangy River. The Olentangy Trail is known as one of the most popular trails in Columbus due to its connectivity with plenty of opportunities to explore natural, recreational, and cultural points of …
The Olentangy River: Worthington's Wooded, Winding Waterway
Feb 1, 2024 · Designated a State Scenic River in 1973 by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Olentangy flows south through Worthington and into its confluence with the Scioto River. This river, home to a range of flora, fauna and opportunities for adventure, is the focus of our February exhibit.
Paddling Ohio’s Olentangy River - Public Lands
Float a state-designated scenic river just north of Columbus. The Olentangy River Water Trail goes through the heart of Columbus, and it is a worthwhile outing —running nearly 9 miles through historic neighborhoods, numerous parks and The Ohio State University campus, south to its downton confluence with the Scioto River.
Olentangy River Water Trail - Columbus Recreation and Parks …
The Olentangy Water Trail runs through the heart of Columbus, from the Broad Meadows pedestrian bridge downstream to the confluence with the Scioto River. The trail provides access to several Columbus parks and flows through historic neighborhoods and The Ohio State University campus.