We're on a cross-country tour and this was a big improvement over the shoulder of US20. The trail is nearly all paved and in good condition. Most of the side roads are marked. There are mile markers.

I'd ripped a hole in my shorts earlier and stopped in the trailside shop in Elmore. It's a full shop with a good inventory. They do rentals. Mike was very helpful and gave us an improved route to Perrysburg.

Riding the North Coast trail from Fremont to Elmore last Saturday, I noticed that now Elmore has both a trailside ice cream shop and a bicycle shop. The bicycle shop is a branch of the Fremont Cycle and Fitnesss bike store and talking with the staff person there, they said they are planning to remain open all year. They also do bike rentals. Also, in Lindsey, the local store/ice cream shop has a sign right next to the trail, inviting trail users to stop by.

The pavment has set and the paint stripes are dry the North Coast Inland Trail is OPEN for riders from Clyde to Elmore Ohio. You can now nearly cross the entire county on this clean rail trail with many amenities. Connectors on both sides of Fremont involves some city street traffic however the trail way is clearly marked at all turns through town to get you there safe. Main Street is the fastest route but be sure it is very very dangerous to ride through on Rt20, I recomend following the trail signs through side streets.

Clyde, Lindsey, Fremont, and Elmore all have excellent parks and public spaces. Nice coffie cafes andlocal shopping. You will find a well stocked bicycle shop in Fremont for any accessories or on the spot repairs. Wi-fi locations that I know of are Fremont library and Lindsey cafe. Clyde library probably has internet also but I am not aware for sure also same for Elmore. All the MEGA chain stores are available in Fremont for your shopping or dining needs. Hotels and motels available throughout the county. Old Orchard Inn is directly on the trail path in fremont and likely has lower rates than the big chain hotels out at the big plaza.

Youll be riding parallel to the Ohio turnpike, in fact crossing it just east of Elmore, so nearly all cell phones will have great coverage in this corridor. I can not emphasize enuf that there are LOADS of parks throughout the county so plan lots of nice rests along this 20-30 mile section. Toward the late summer the sunsets line right up with the trail. What a beauty to be traveling west and enjoy watching the orange glow cradle itself into the trail ahead of you. Also sunrises lineing up similarly in the AM. Generally not heavy traffic on this trail in the mornings. Enjoy!!!

I am a volunteer on part of this trail between Fremont and Clyde, responsible for litter control of a rather large section and I must say that this trail started out great and just keeps getting better. A few years ago it was extended into downtown Fremont across the scenic Sandusky River and soon the section between Northwest Fremont and Elmore will be open (Fall 2008). This has been a project long in the making and there is something for everyone along this trail. Come and see!

"This is a great section of the Northcoast Inland Trail with nice flatlander riding and parks everywere. The Fremont section has some mild and enjoyable elevation changes and LOADS of nice city parks. Great destination for a stop including grocery, library (with internet access), local cafes, and a great local bike shop with full service. Your biggest problem on the fremont section will be choosing wich park to stop at for your picnic lunch. Have fun!!!"

In October 2005 this segment of the North Coast trail was extended another mile or two west from its earlier western termimus. The new extension takes you across the Sandusky River across an old railroad bridge.

This is a great trail and a real asset to the community. Not too long but birds seem to love the flora along the trail. I can't wait to see this trail developed into something a bit longer.