Jefferson Township Scenic Byway
Jefferson Township Scenic Byway is a State Scenic Byway in Ohio. Within Ohio it covers roughly 13 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Jefferson Township Scenic Byway with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
Jefferson Township Scenic Byway covers 15 miles of Clark State Road in Franklin County, a quick countryside escape just east of the Columbus, Ohio metro area. Clark State Road forms the backbone of the drive, crossing the township's two main waterways, Rocky Fork to the west and Blacklick Creek to the east, as the road alternates between open meadows and fields and short stretches of trees. There's no single marquee landmark along the route; its appeal is the contrast with the urban development pressing in from Columbus, and it's aimed squarely at Sunday drivers looking for a short, uncomplicated rural loop rather than travelers seeking out historic sites or overlooks.
- 15 miles, Clark State Road
- Jefferson Township, Franklin County
- Rocky Fork & Blacklick Creek crossings
- just east of Columbus
- rural meadow & woodland scenery
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What is a State Scenic Byway?
State Scenic Byways are roads a state has formally recognized for their scenic, natural, historic or cultural value — each state's own curated collection of drives worth taking slowly.
Where to Stay along Jefferson Township Scenic Byway
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