Alum Creek Trail
10012.1 mi · 100% smooth surface · 99% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Kid-friendly bike paths in Columbus, OH
Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
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- Kid-friendly trail
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Best trails for kids
Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension)
1001.3 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Burning Lake Trail
1001.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.2 mi away
- Restroom 0.4 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Olentangy to Alum Creek Connector
940.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Blacklick Creek Trail
9314.0 mi · 89% smooth surface · 94% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.3 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Trails we can't score yet
OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.
Ohio to Erie Trail
?27.4 mi · 82% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Olentangy Trail
?12.9 mi · 94% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Olentangy Trail Bethel Extension
?0.7 mi · 1% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Scioto Trail
?8.7 mi · 93% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Questions parents ask
What are the best bike trails for kids in Columbus?
The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Columbus are Alum Creek Trail (100 out of 100), Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) (100 out of 100) and Burning Lake Trail (100 out of 100). 5 trails score 70 or higher.
Alum Creek Trail · Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) · Burning Lake Trail
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Columbus have restrooms?
These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Alum Creek Trail and Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension).
Alum Creek Trail · Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension)
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Columbus have playgrounds?
These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Alum Creek Trail, Olentangy to Alum Creek Connector and Blacklick Creek Trail.
Alum Creek Trail · Olentangy to Alum Creek Connector · Blacklick Creek Trail
What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Columbus?
Blacklick Creek Trail is the longest, at 14.0 miles, with a kid score of 93 out of 100.
How are the trails scored?
Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.
Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-30.