Ohio to Erie Trail

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1Arrival Cincinnati

   12:00 PM Optional Shuttle Pickup Cleveland (From Fairfield Inn)
   8:00 PM Orientation at hotel

   If you have extra time, try to arrive early so you can explore the lively city of Cincinnati, with its many wonderful attractions and lovely parks. You'll meet with the group at 8:00 in evening for introductions and trip orientation.

   Some nearby attractions to see are:

   Cincinnati Art Museum www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org
   Cincinnati Music Hall www.cincinnatisymphony.org
   Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park www.cincyplay.com
   National Underground Railroad Freedom Center https://freedomcenter.org/visit/plan-your-visit/

   
   
   

   • Accommodation in Cincinnati
2. Day 2Cincinnati to Kings Mills

   You're off and cycling as you begin your journey along the beautiful Ohio River. Dip your rear tire in the Ohio before pedaling away on this great adventure! You'll cover the first 35 miles along the scenic Little Miami Trail, with a leisurely lunch stop in charming Loveland, before continuing to Kings Mills, your stop for the evening.

   
   

   • 34.2 miles
   • Accommodation in Kings Mills
   • Breakfast and Lunch
3. Day 3Kings Mills to Cedarville

   A fabulous morning of scenic cycling awaits as you hit the trail and head for your first destination, Fort Ancient. This national historic landmark once served as a social and ceremonial gathering place for America's indigenous people. You'll continue to colorful Xenia for a lunch stop before moving on to Cedarville, today's stop.

   Have a blast with the night's pizza dinner!

   Highlight:
   

   Fort Ancient - www.ohiohistory.org/visit/museum-and-site-locator/fort-ancient-earthworks

   
   

   • 45 miles
   • Accommodation in Cedarville
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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     Highlights along the Route

     Stop for lunch on day 3 in characterful Xenia

4. Day 4Cedarville to Columbus

   Enjoy a beautiful morning of easy cycling, stopping at lovely county parks along the way before pausing for a trailside picnic lunch. Then, continue onward to the exciting city of Columbus, with its gorgeous parks and wonderful museums, where you'll stop for the night.

   Highlights

   Topiary of Columbus - www.columbus.gov/recreationandparks/parks/Topiary-Garden-(Deaf-School-Park)/
   Columbus Museum of Art - www.columbusmuseum.org

   
   
   

   • 54 miles
   • Accommodation in Columbus
   • Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
5. Day 5Columbus to Mount Vernon

   Today's ride offers pure tranquility and bliss as you cycle through miles of rolling farmlands. Get lost in your thoughts while enjoying easy, scenic cycling before reaching Mount Vernon for your overnight stay. Highlights include beautiful scenery and a trailside picnic.

   
   

   • 49 miles
   • Accommodation in Mount Vernon
   • Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
6. Day 6Mount Vernon to Millersburg

   Today's ride takes you into Ohio’s Amish country, the second largest Amish settlement in the U.S. Expect to share the trail with local residents traveling by horse and buggy. Around mile 33, you'll reach the most picturesque part of the day as you cycle across the Mohican River via the Bridge of Dreams, a 370-foot covered bridge and the third longest covered bridge in the country.
   
   

   • 52.9 miles
   • Accommodation in Millersburg
   • Breakfast
7. Day 7Millersburg to New Franklin

   You'll head out on the trail, on the Holmes County Trail (part of the OTET system) for your first 10 miles today. Your route then converges onto picturesque rural roads through more of Amish Country, where you'll see Amish farmers working the land with their horse-drawn plows. You'll stop for lunch in Dalton, then get back on the bike paths to begin the next leg of your journey, following the Ohio/Erie Canal as you make your way to Franklin, the end of today's ride.
   

   
   

   • 44 miles
   • Accommodation in New Franklin
   • Breakfast
8. Day 8New Franklin to Cleveland

   Your last day of cycling is a real treat, with more than half of your ride taking you through beautiful parks, including over 20 miles through the stunning Cuyahoga Valley National Park. You'll continue along the Ohio & Erie Canal, stopping at the Canal Exploration Center for a picnic lunch. From there, it's onward to Cleveland, where you'll end the tour with a traditional dip of your wheels in the magnificent Lake Erie. Afterwards, enjoy a happy hour at the hotel to celebrate your journey.

   Highlights
   Cascade Locks - www.cascadelocks.org
   Cuyahoga Valley National Park - www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm
   Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (closes at 5:00pm) - www.rockhall.com

   
   

   • 52.9 miles
   • Accommodation in Cleveland
   • Breakfast and Picnic Lunch
9. Day 9Departure

   Departure for home or other destinations.
   

   • Breakfast