Ohio to Erie Trail Organization
Travel the Ohio to Erie Trail heading North or South with our collection of official routes.
Overview
Welcome to the Ohio to Erie Trail!
This scenic 326 mile trail links the Ohio River to Lake Erie, primarily on rail trails and canal paths. It traverses four major cities, numerous quaint small towns and miles of pastoral countryside. This website is your source for getting the most out of your visit, whether you’re taking a short walk or you are planning to join the 326 mile club by riding, hiking, skating, or otherwise traveling the whole trail. Here you will find everything you need to know from route maps, gps files, lodging options, good eats, attractions, events and much more! See you on the Trail!
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Columbus Alternatives for Ohio to Erie Trail
This Columbus collection provides routes to popular destinations to help you explore during your travels. Many begin at "Confluence" which is where the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers merge. This is where the official route enters downtown when travelers are heading east and north.
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Local Routes, Options to Explore
This Explore Local collection of routes is a work in process. We are adding local favorite routes to explore beyond the official Ohio to Erie Trail Route.
Please Note: These optional routes may be subject to construction closures which are not reflected on the GPS file.
Popular Routes
OTET_SB_Entire
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Edgewater Park to Cincinnati Riverfront
324.1 mi
distance
6,836 ft
elevation
OTET_NB_Entire
Cincinnati, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail - Northbound - Entire Trail - Cincinnati Riverfront to Edgewater Park in Cleveland
324.1 mi
distance
6,941 ft
elevation
OTET_SB_North
Cleveland, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail - Southbound - Northern Region
Edgewater Park in Cleveland to Killbuck
114.9 mi
distance
2,760 ft
elevation
OTET_NB_North
Killbuck, OH
OTET Northbound Killbuck to Cleveland Lakefront
114.3 mi
distance
2,553 ft
elevation
OTET_SB_NorCent
Killbuck, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail - Southbound - North Central Region
Killbuck to Columbus
81.4 mi
distance
1,936 ft
elevation
OTET_SB_SouCent
Columbus, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail - Southbound - South Central Region
Columbus to Xenia
58.1 mi
distance
1,024 ft
elevation
OTET_SB_South
Xenia, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail - Southbound - Southern Region
Xenia to Cincinnati
68.3 mi
distance
1,054 ft
elevation
OTET_NB_South
Cincinnati, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail - Northbound - Cincinnati Riverfront to Xenia Station
68 mi
distance
1,488 ft
elevation
OTET_SB_Columbus
Columbus, OH
Southbound Ohio to Erie Trail route through Columbus
8.2 mi
distance
227 ft
elevation
OTET_NB_Columbus
Columbus, OH
Northbound Ohio to Erie Trail route through Columbus
8.2 mi
distance
206 ft
elevation
OTET_SB_Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail southbound Edgewater Park to Harvard Ave Trailhead
8.2 mi
distance
321 ft
elevation
OTET_NB_Cleveland
Cuyahoga Heights, OH
Ohio to Erie Trail northbound Harvard Ave Trailhead to Edgewater Park.
8.2 mi
distance
311 ft
elevation
OTET SB Westerville Detour, July 2024
Westerville, OH
Southbound: After crossing Maxtown Road, go west (right) on the sidepath towards State Street and continue west on the Polaris Parkway sidepath. At Cleveland Ave, go south (left) on the sidepath and follow it towards Heritage Park where it connects to the Alum Creek Trail. Continue south on the ACT under Schrock Road to the Westerville Corporate limit where the Ohio to Erie and Alum Creek trails merge and continue south.
5 mi
distance
15 ft
elevation
OTET NB Westerville Detour, July 2024
Blendon, OH
Northbound: Enter the Westerville corporate limits on the Alum Creek Trail/Ohio to Erie Trail northbound and continue on the Alum Creek Trail until just north of Heritage Park, where it intersects with the Cleveland Avenue sidepath; follow the Cleveland Avenue Sidepath north to the Polaris Parkway Trail, eastbound. Continue on the Polaris Parkway Trail to the intersection with the Ohio to Erie Trail, cross Maxtown Road (Polaris Parkway) at the McCorkle intersection.
5 mi
distance
142 ft
elevation
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