Want to explore nature? Here are the top rated trails in the Columbus area.
Let’s get outdoors, Columbus.
The crisp mornings and warm days are here and what better way to enjoy them than with a brisk, exciting hike through scenic local trails.
If you’ve got a pup, grab a leash. And if you’ve got a friend, grab an extra water bottle.
Here are some of the best walking and hiking trails in the Columbus area, complete with a rating, intensity score and length from the AllTrails App:
Heath Lake Loop
Rating: 4.3/5 stars
Length: 1.9 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Awesome little walk around the lake. Very easy, smooth trail, no real elevation. Neatly maintained. Parking. Dogs allowed. Free,” a reviewer said.
Standing Boy Creek Wildlife Loop
Rating: 4.6/5 stars
Length: 2.4 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Great trail. Easy to follow. Great for trail running,” a hiker said.
Hecklers Hill, Pines, Zen, Sidewinder Loop
Rating: 3.7/5 stars
Length: 4.9 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Review: “The trails were OK when you can find them. They’re poorly marked causing one to have to keep turning around or making new trails/path in order to get back on track. Other than that, the scenery was beautiful and it was an overall nice run,” a reviewer said.
Sidewinder
Rating: 4/5 stars
Length: 1.9 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Easy trail but lots of fun with twists, turns and shade. All trails lead back to the parking area so zero chance of getting lost. Kids would not be too challenged either. I recommend it for an afternoon of fresh air,” one reviewer said.
Standing Boy Trails: Primary Goods to Bimini Loop
Rating: 4.6/5 stars
Length: 6.7 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Great trail! Saw squirrels, butterflies, lots of tracks for raccoons and even had an armadillo ball up and roll past,” one hiker said.
Cooper Creek Fitness Trail
Rating: 4.3/5 stars
Length: 1.9 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Good place to walk a dog; close to town with not a lot of traffic. Early morning best,” a hiker said.
Fall Line Trace
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Length: 9.2 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Great trail! Flat and easy trail perfect for walking,biking and running. I took my dog and she loved it,” a reviewer said.
Chattahoochee Riverwalk via Oliver Dam
Rating: 4.6/5 stars
Length: 21.2 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Beautiful views of the river and a cool little 1800’s cemetery. Nice paved trail with a few little dirt trails off the main one,” a reviewer said.
Bimini Loop
Rating: 4.4/5 stars
Length: 2.6 miles
Intensity: Easy
Review: “Nice flowing trail. It has a good mixture of terrain and creek running all around it. Saw two deer on our way out. This trail is kid and pet friendly,” one hiker said.
Britt David Park Loop
Rating: 4.4/5 stars
Length: 1 mile
Intensity: Easy
Review: “I’ve been walking there for years. Great place to walk or run and meet nice people with dogs,” a reviewer said.
Don’t see your favorite trail on the list? Email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com and let me know.
