By advocate in January, 2012
@ Clarence - the Alum Creek Trail southern terminus in 3 Creeks Park near Groveport has long ago seamlessly connected (actually turns into) the Blacklick Trail (by the park's confluence). From that point users can travel towards Blacklick Metro Park. All mostly should be a contiguous shared-use path route by end of 2012 or in 2013, as two construction phases of Blacklick Trail sections are preseently underway by Metro Parks.
By clarence43232 in August, 2011
This is my second favorite trail in Columbus. It has lots of current and future potential when it comes to other trails nearby: Just east on Schrock Rd. is the Ohio-Erie trail, going about 6 miles or so on north. Just west at its north end, go to Cleveland Ave. and south to Sharon Woods Metro Park--there is a challenging trail--two steep uphills. When the two ends are linked, this trail will link to the Blacklick Trail and REALLY be a long one. There is a link on rural roads from Cook Park to Olentangy Trail--I am not sure all the signs directing you are in place, though.
The most likely place you might find a detour is under Schrock Rd. bridge, which means crossing busy Schrock Rd.
By thetreester in June, 2011
My husband and I just rode this section of the Alum Creek Greenway today. The online maps were sketchy as to what was finished and what wasn't, so we just decided to go. The area is now completely paved, although not finished with lines. There are several small up and down hills to get to the bridges, along with sharp turns. I used to ride Sharon Woods Metro park as a kid, and TOSRV. This was a very PLEASURABLE ride, along with good exercise. The bridges really are beautiful.
Tip: The trail does end suddenly, right into the Dominion homes village.
We both REALLY look forward to when this trail will be completed.