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Nationwide Blvd - Olentangy River Trail Bridge

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Ohio · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Nationwide Blvd - Olentangy River Trail Bridge's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24h

What runners say about Nationwide Blvd - Olentangy River Trail Bridge

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The bridge and adjustments to the bike/walking pathways are great. It makes it safer for those who use the pathways and also allows for views of the rivers and skyline that weren't available before.

★★★★★ — Rjd , Apr 2022

To be fair, it is a great extension to the Mile. It allows for bikers to easily and more safely get into Columbus. However, all it does mainly is that. The bridge is interesting and it has good views, but not much else.

★★★★☆ — Cody , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Plan your run at Nationwide Blvd - Olentangy River Trail Bridge

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Phone(614) 645-3300

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Nationwide Blvd - Olentangy River Trail Bridge

Columbus, Ohio

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.