NORTH - Pick Up/Drop Off

Cleveland

3 Options (CLE Sign, the water or Wendy park kiosk)

Cleveland Script Sign - Edgewater Park (west end of Edgewater Park) 

Driver: 

From Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102, Follow signs for Edgewater Park, Lakefront Reservation for OTET Northern Terminus - Edgewater Park beach house.

OR 

Slightly east of Edgewater Park is the Wendy Park, Ohio to Erie Trail Sign, on 3 sided Kiosk 41.499381, -81.712076

SOUTH - Pick Up/Drop Off

Cincinnati

Rider options, 2 Start/End Points: 

Cincinnati, Ohio River Tire Dipping Spot 39.097071, -84.503292

Ohio to Erie Trail Sign 39.09581, -84.510506

Driver options:

Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

https://g.co/kgs/KXnXhmG

OR

Tire Dipping spot, City of Cincinnati Public Landing 435 E Mehring Way Cincinnati, OH 45202

SAG SUGGESTIONS:
DARBY CREEK TO LITTLE MIAMI RIVER
South Central Route (begins SW of Columbus)
Trail Rider: 62 Miles one way
SOUTHBOUND

This driving route closely parallels the trail and in some cases there will be easy line of sight between the road and the trail.  There are points where the trail and the driving route share an intersection but mostly the road and trail run parallel to each other. 

SOUTHBOUND:
START: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, 8465 Alkire Road
END: Oregonia, Ohio, Little River Bar and Grill is at 5527 Oregonia Rd.

ATTRACTIONS: 
Community Mural Project, London
Madison County Courthouse 1 N Main St, London
Central State University Botanical and Community Garden (1 mile trail spur, west of trail)
Xenia Station, Trail HUB 
Little Miami River at Corwin Nixon Covered Bridge

SAG ROUTE

START: Parking area at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, 8465 Alkire Road, Galloway, OH.  Camping is not permitted, but you can leave a vehicle for an up to 72 hours with the registration card.  If you request a longer parking time, they will need to confirm with you midway during your trip. Look for the wooden box by the trail ramp over the Darby Creek.  

From the parking lot go left (west) on Alkire Road (CR 11) and it will change names at the county line to "Lilly Chapel Georgesville Rd"  (CR 102). When it ends at Wilson Road SE, go Left and then a quick right onto London-Lockbourne Rd (SR 665).  In London, the Roberts Pass crosses S. Maple St and currently ends at S. Walnut St.
The trail rider is guided on the Ohio to Erie Trail route with green signs and pavement markings to the trail continuation at the Prairie Grass Trailhead.  It is located on the grounds behind the Madison County Senior Center at 280 W. High St (US 42). London, OH 43140.  This location has primitive tent camping, but no overnight parking and no RV camping.  For an overnight stay, check with the Madison County Fairgrounds. 

The SAG route from London to Spring Valley follows U.S. Route 42 and the trail is south of US 42 until Xenia 
US 42 has varying speed limits along the way, so pay attention.  The trail crosses US 42 in Xenia at Miami Ave when the trail can be found north of 42 until Spring Valley where the trail goes beneath US42.
South of Spring Valley, from US 42 south, the SAG turns left (east) onto Roxanna New Burlington Rd (CR 61).  The trail crosses this road around 1985 Roxanna New Burlington Rd.   
For an overnight stay, check with Caesar Creek State Park Campground.

The trail section from Spring Valley to Corwin does not have a close parallel road, so you can use backroads arounds Caesar Creek State Park and then follow New Burlington Road (CR 36) south to Corwin Ave.  Go left/south on Corwin Ave and the trailhead is off Main Street. 
Another SAG option for this section is to use US 42 south from Roxanna New Burlington Rd to Corwin Ave.  From US 42, take a  Left/east on Corwin Ave and the street crosses the trail near S. Maple St.
The Corwin Trailhead has restrooms, drinking water and easy access to the Corwin Peddler eatery.
SAG: There are 1 way streets in the Corwin trailhead area, so heed the signs.  Leaving the trailhead, go south on Corwin Road. 
Also, YES Corwin has a Corwin Avenue and a Corwin Road and they are perpendicular to each other. 

There is a good view of the Corwin M. Nixon Covered Bridge from the Little Miami riverbank.  To find the river access, from Corwin Road, go right/west on Middletown Road and turn right in the parking lot when you see the sign "The Little Miami State and National Scenic River, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, CAESAR CREEK SCENIC RIVER ACCESS" located on County Road 39 (Middletown Road).  The lot is before the covered bridge, so if you cross the bridge, you missed the river access parking lot. 

From the parking lot, follow the dirt footpath toward the Little Miami River and at the riverbank, look left (downstream) to see the covered bridge. 
SAG: This small parking area has lots of divots in the gravel surface, so a large RV won't fit. 

To continue to Oregonia, return to Corwin Road and go right (south) for almost 3.5 miles.  The trail and Corwin Road run parallel here.
END: Oregonia.  Stay at Hip Camp or AirBnb near Little River Bar and Grill : 5527 Oregonia Rd.

SAG SUGGESTIONS:
GLENMONT TO DARBY CREEK
North Central Route
Trail Rider: 92 Miles one way
SOUTHBOUND

This driving route closely parallels the trail until Franklin County (Columbus Metro Area) where the SAG driver follows roads which periodically cross the trail route and uses the same streets as the rider where the Ohio to Erie Trail route is on streets. 

SOUTHBOUND
START: Glenmont Trailhead, approximately 3686 Clifton St.  Zip 43006
Location Link: https://goo.gl/maps/en68AeqLW984aTYYA
END: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, 8456 Alkire Rd.  Zip 43119
Location Link: https://goo.gl/maps/wRk3W6ywsCDZQs6J7

GLENMONT TRAILHEAD:
There is a covered picnic shelter, portable restroom and information kiosk with large locator map.  No parking lot is provided, but there is a gravel area near the trailhead for a brief visit, no Overnight parking or camping. 
DRINKING WATER: A water source is available at another spot in Glenmont at 324 Galatian Street around the corner from the trailhead.  Look for a hose and spigot near the road. (0.2 miles, go north on Clifton and right/east on Galatian St). 
For Overnight, try the Glenmont Trail Barn Hostel (bunkhouse)  airbnb.com/rooms/696973294270051280 
or find a cabin at Black Creek Retreat  https://www.blackcreekretreatoh.com/


SAG ROUTE

START: Glenmont Trailhead.  Go north on Clifton Street for 1/10 mile
Turn LEFT on Main St (OH-520) for 1/2 mile
Turn LEFT on Township Road 14 (Twp Hwy 14)
Turn LEFT on Township Road 7 (Twp Hwy 7)
Turn RIGHT on Millersburg Rd (US 62)
Follow US 62 south/west through Brinkhaven and Danville
Turn RIGHT on Newcastle Road (OH-229) to Gambier
Turn RIGHT on Athletics Lane and use the second parking area on your left for the small parking lot near the trailhead.  Look for the depot with a green roof to find the trail. 
Return to Newcastle Road (OH-229) and turn RIGHT 
Continue on OH-229 and name changes to E. Gambier St. 
Turn LEFT on Lower Gambier Road 262 (Twp Hwy 262)
At the intersection of Lower Gambier Road and Mt. Vernon Ave is the KGT trailhead and photo op sculpture. . 
Turn LEFT on Mt. Vernon Ave
Turn RIGHT on Main Street 
Turn LEFT on Columbus Road, it's a sharp left, almost a U turn. The parking for the CA&C depot will be on your right. 
Continue SW on Columbus Road 
Turn RIGHT on Pittsburgh Ave to enter Ariel-Foundation Park, look for the Rastin Observation Tower as a visual confirmation.  
Return to Columbus Road and turn RIGHT
Columbus Road will merge onto US 36 south of Mt Vernon, continue south on Columbus Rd US-36
For Overnight Accommodations, try Rustic Knolls Campground
Follow US 36 south/west through Bangs, Mt. Liberty to Centerburg and visit the MID POINT of the Ohio to Erie Trail Selfie Station. 
Return to US 36, named Main St here and turn RIGHT towards Sunbury
Turn LEFT onto Columbus Street through Sunbury in the town center, called "The District" you will find restaurants and shops.  There is a bike parking area on the opposite corner from SURVE at Columbus St and Cherry St. 
Continue south on Columbus Street and it will become "Old 3C Road" then Harrison Street into Galena
In Galena, turn RIGHT on Columbus St/Old 3C Road which is east of the trail and runs parallel.  (A SAG alternative is to use Route 3 which is west of the trail, but much higher traffic volume and speeds)
For Overnight Accommodations, try Alum Creek State Park Campground

As you reach the intersection with Mount Royal Ave there is a small Genoa Township trail park with swings and chess tables.
From this point south, the trail route will have more turns with intermittent road riding.  The SAG driver will be on busier roads until Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. 
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Turn RIGHT on Mount Royal Ave
Turn LEFT on State Street (Route 3)
Turn LEFT on Morse Road
Turn RIGHT on Sunbury Road through the Ohio Dominican College area
Turn RIGHT on Leonard Ave and after you go under the freeway overpasses the road name becomes Jack Gibbs Blvd, continue west to Cleveland Ave. (towards downtown Columbus) 
Turn LEFT on Cleveland Ave
Turn RIGHT on Mt. Vernon Ave which becomes Nationwide Blvd at 4th Street. 
Stop for a photo op at the Union Station Arch.  
Turn LEFT on Neil Ave. 
Turn RIGHT on Spring St (one way westbound) by Northbank Park and continue west on Dublin Road (US 33)
Turn LEFT on Grandview Ave. and continue south and take the ramp to McKinley Ave and go LEFT/west on McKinley Ave
(At Harper Road the Trail route follows streets for about 1 mile.)
Turn LEFT on Harper Road follow the trail route.  The street name changes to Valleyview Drive. 
- TRAIL RIDER turns Left on Eureka and picks up the Camp Chase Trail westbound. 
- The SAG driver continues west on Valleyview Drive to Wilson Road.
SAG Turns LEFT/south on Wilson Road and cross Broad St (US 40) and on the right, enter the Wilson Road Park at 275 S Wilson Rd, Columbus zip 43204.  The park has a Camp Chase Trailhead with a covered picnic shelter, bike tools, water fountain and seasonal portable restroom. 
Continue South on Wilson Road and turn RIGHT on Sullivant Ave
Turn LEFT on Georgesville Road 
Turn RIGHT on Hall Road
Turn LEFT on Norton (pass Georgesville Road)
Turn RIGHT on Alkire Road (take a short jog to the left in Galloway and turn right on Alkire to continue west)
Continue straight (2nd turn) in the roundabout at Darby Creek Drive
After descending a hill, the trailhead entrance will be on the LEFT at 8465 Alkire Road, east of the Darby Creek. 

ATTRACTIONS:
Kokosing Gap Trailhead in Gambier, Steam Engine and Caboose 
Kokosing Gap Trailhead sculpture at Lower Gambier Road and Mt. Vernon Ave. 

Ariel-Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Ave, Mt Vernon (250-acre park built on former factory grounds featuring hiking trails, a museum & lakes)
Centerburg Mid-Point of the Ohio to Erie Trail Sign along the trail, near Kolacheez Cafe and Bakery. Exact Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ujp1dxkQfNgCZjEp9
Sunbury "The District" Historic Town Hall and Johnny Appleseed statue
Galena, quaint townsquare with water fountain and bench swings, with restaurants and a coffee shop in an old bank
Columbus Nationwide Blvd, Historic Union Station Arch, McFerson Commons, across the street from Nationwide Arena 
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Nature Center 1415 Darby Creek Dr., Bison Viewing area.  At the roundabout, go north on Darby Creek Drive. 

RV CAMPING (DRAFT LIST)

Northbound:

Morgan's Riverside Canoe livery

Oregonia Hip Camp

Caesar Creek State Park

Madison County Fairgrounds

Little Darby Outdoors Hip Camp

Alum Creek State Park

Rustic Knolls

Kokosing Valley Camp

Turkey Hollow

Clay's Jellystone park.

Resources:

https://www.campendium.com/

https://hipcamp.com/

RV CAMPING

Madison County Fairgrounds

205 Elm St.

P.O. Box 30

London, Ohio 43140

Call us 740-852-1654

Email us info@madisoncountyfairoh.com

https://madisoncountyfairoh.com/rental-information

Caesar Creek State Park Campground

9000 Center Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 488-4595

https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/caesar-creek-state-park-campground

Hip Camps offered in Oregonia and near Georgesville. Listed on ohiotoerietrail.org/camping