Camp Chase Trail Description & Maps

As you plan your trip on our trails in Madison County, please observe our Trail Safety and Courtesy Guidelines.

Currently the Madison County Park District does not allow horses on the Madison County trails. However, in case you visit any trails where horses are permitted, we are also providing Equestrian Safety and Courtesy Guidelines.

Camp Chase Trail - Trail Descriptions and Maps

Wilson Road looking east - Camp Chase Trail

Ohio to Erie Trail signs have been placed at the Wilson Rd Trailhead marking mileage for the Camp Chase Trail into Columbus

05/27/11: Ohio to Erie Trail signs have been placed at the Wilson Rd Trailhead for the Camp Chase Trail into Columbus.

Camp Chase Trail
(Wilson Road to Columbus)

The trail is now connected from the Wilson Road terminus in Madison County to Eureka Ave in Columbus.

Information and directions to the Wilson Road Trailhead
Photo gallery documentary of the various stages of planning and construction.
2011 Trail review with photos of construction progress
(Courtesy of Tom Recktenwalt - Miami Valley Rail Trails webmaster)

MapMyRide Map of the Camp Chase Trail
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park map
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Indian Ridge section
Google Map of the Camp Chase Trail
RTC TrailLink Map of the Camp Chase Trail
Camp Chase Trail Locator Chart
Central Ohio Greenways Camp Chase Trail Page

Columbus Parks and Recreation Map of the Camp Chase Trail

Central Ohio Greenways Map of the Camp Chase Trail

New mural near N. Sylvan Ave at Jones Lumber & Millwork - Oct 29, 2016
(Photo courtesy of Bambo Francis & Friends of the Camp Chase Trail)

Timely updates and photos regarding the Camp Chase Trail can be found here:

Camp Chase Friends Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/campchasefriends
Camp Chase Trail Website: http://www.campchasetrail.co/
Twitter @CampChaseTrail: https://twitter.com/CampChaseTrail
Twitter @OhiotoErieTrail: https://twitter.com/ohiotoerietrail
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Chase_Trail
Photos: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campchasefriends/photos_stream
Photos: Instagram: https://instagram.com/campchasetrail/

(We will continue to provide some highlights below.)

Camp Chase news archive highlights

08-13-16 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Family Bike Ride on the new Hilltop section of Camp Chase Trail
06-28-16 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Derrer Rd to Eureka Ave paving photos
01-09-16 Columbus Dispatch article: Upgrade of Columbus' Wilson Road Park tied to Ohio-to-Erie Trail
11-06-15 Columbus Dispatch article: ODNR awards $11 million for outdoor recreation
10-30-15 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Photos of Camp Chase Trail opening ride
10-30-15 Bike Commuting in Columbus: Photos of Camp Chase Trail opening ride
10-30-15 Bike Commuting in Columbus: Video of Camp Chase Trail opening ride by David Roseman
10-05-15 The Friends of the Camp Chase Trail invite you to attend the Trail Opening Ride on October 30 for the new section of trail from Galloway Road to Sullivant Ave..
09-11-15 Columbus Dispatch article: Work at 3 rail crossings to smooth Camp Chase Trail
09-04-15 Columbus Dispatch article: Paving the Way
07-04-15 Columbus Dispatch article: Metro Parks plans work on Camp Chase Trail next week
04-28-15 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: First look at the new I-270 bridge!
04-22-15 The Friends of the Camp Chase Trail invite you to attend the Connect Columbus long-range transportation plan meeting at the Haydocy Automotive Community Room. Click here for details.
03-31-15 Columbus Dispatch article: The C-C-Camp C-C-Chase Trail ride was...
11-29-14 Bike Commuting in Columbus: Galloway-Norton-Hall-I270-Sullivant construction photos
11-13-14 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Alton Rd to Galloway Rd paving photos
11-04-14 Columbus Dispatch article: Columbus approves $4.2 million to link Camp Chase trail
10-06-14 Columbus Dispatch article: Georgesville becoming popular stop for bicyclists
10-03-14 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Photos of construction progress
08-23-14 Columbus Dispatch article: City plans bike trail hub for West Side
05-14-14 Columbus Dispatch article: Metro Parks ready to build next chunk of Camp Chase trail
03-26-14 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Photos of construction progress
03-26-14 Westside Messenger article: County working on Camp Chase Trail issues
03-09-14 Bike Commuting in Columbus: Photos of construction progress (23)
11-26-13 Columbus Dispatch article: Metro Parks' proposed budget would boost capital projects
10-18-13 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Photos of construction progress
10-15-13 Friends of the Camp Chase Trail: Photos of construction progress
10-08-13 Columbus Dispatch article: Statewide bike path beckons
09-22-13 Future updates regarding the completion of the Camp Chase Trail from the Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park in Georgesville on to Columbus can now be found on the new Facebook page for the Friends of the Camp Chase Trail.
08-25-13 'Columbus Rides' Blog: Updated photos of trail construction
06-07-13 Bike Commuting in Columbus: Updated photos of trail construction
03-21-13 Columbus Business First article: Biking hub pitched as development booster on west side
03-12-13 ThisWeek Community News article: City to spend $8.7 million on trail upgrades
03-08-13 Bike Commuting in Columbus: Updated photos of trail construction
02-28-13 Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks: ParkScope Magazine Spring Edition
01-29-13 Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks: Camp Chase Trail Phase III Plans
12-03-12 Public Information Meeting to be held concerning the Camp Chase Trail project
11-27-12 Columbus Dispatch article: Metro Parks to reduce budget
03-29-12 Check out our photo gallery for the Grand Opening of the Camp Chase Trail.
03-27-12 Madison Messenger article: Cutting the ribbon bicycle-style
03-21-12 WBNS 10TV video: Coverage of the Camp Chase Trail Grand Opening
03-19-12 WBNS 10TV video: Metro Parks Deputy Director, Larry Peck talks about the Camp Chase Trail Grand Opening
03-16-12 Madison Messenger article: Off-road from Cincy to Darby Creek
03-16-12 Madison Messenger article: County's bike trail now complete
03-15-12 Columbus Dispatch article: Camp Chase Trail section approved
02-28-12 Celebrate the grand opening of the Camp Chase Trail.
02-24-12 Madison Press article: Linkup at the Big Darby
01-08-12 Ohio to Erie Trail Winter Newsletter: Camp Chase Trail update
11-30-11 Columbus Metro Parks E-Newsletter: Ohio To Erie Trail open to Battelle Darby Creek
11-29-11 Columbus Dispatch article: Parks have to wait for improvements
07-10-11 Ohio to Erie Trail Summer Newsletter: Section of Camp Chase Trail Opens
02-15-11 Ohio to Erie Trail Winter Newsletter: Camp Chase Trail update
11-29-10 Columbus Metro Parks E-Newsletter: Columbus Metro Parks budget proposal goes for review
06-13-09 Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks: Camp Chase Phase 3 construction plans
(Galloway to Sullivant Ave)
06-13-09 Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks: Camp Chase Phase 2 construction plans
(Darby Creek Dr. to Galloway)
06-13-09 Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks: Camp Chase Phase 1 construction plans
(Wilson Rd to Darby Creek Dr.)
06-13-09 Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks: Camp Chase Rail Trail Project Summary