| Ohio to Erie Trail | |
|---|---|
 Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail, located in theCuyahoga Valley National Park | |
| Length | 326 mi (525 km)[1] |
| Location | Ohio,United States |
| Designation | |
| Trailheads | Cincinnati toCleveland (numerous) |
| Use | Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Jogging, Running |
| Season | Year-round |
| Sights | Numerous sights |
| Surface | Asphalt, Cement, Concrete, Crushed Limestone, Hard–Packed Earth |
| Website | www |
TheOhio to Erie Trail is a dedicated multi-use trail crossingOhio from southwest to northeast, crossing 326 mi (525 km) of regional parks, nature preserves, and rural woodland.
The trail, named after its endpoints, extends from theOhio River atCincinnati to theLake Erie atCleveland, primarily integrating formerrail trails andmulti-use trails into a dedicated trail.
Roughly 91% complete as of December 2025,[2] construction began in 1991, with sections completed as recently as 2025.
Remaining on-road segments, designated asroutes, substitute for the as yet undeveloped final sections offully-segregated, dedicated path.
The trail serves a variety of user types. Non-motorized movement includes:bicyclists, pedestrians, hikers, and — on certain sections — horse riders ordrivers.[3] In addition, certain motorized e-bikes are allowed to use the trail.[4]
The surface itself varies, including asphalt, cement, concrete, crushed limestone and hard-packed earth.
The Ohio to Erie Trail began in 1991 as an outgrowth of the Ohio Bicycle Advisory Council,[5] and was envisioned that year by Edward Franklin Honton, a former Franklin County engineer, who subsequently founded and served as president of anon-profit organization dedicated to developing the trail.[6] After his death in 2005, his legacy continued through the organization he founded,The Ohio to Erie Trail Fund. The historic Bridgeview Bridge was dedicated in Honton's memory at the opening of the Alum Creek Trail near Innis Park on July 15, 2011.[7] The bridge is a fully restored 1902 structure which originally carried Beach Road and Lucas Road over the Big Darby Creek.
The trail is divided into three main sections.[8]
The trail passes through regional parks, nature preserves, and other rural woodland. As of December 2025, 30 miles or 9% of the path was still on city streets or rural roads, awaiting conversion to paved off-street trails.[2]
South to North:
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