We ride this trail several times a year. We enjoy starting in North Baltimore and riding to BG, We always go into town eat at Panera Bread and then back to North Baltimore. The ride ends up being 28 miles, we just call it 30 miles. Great trail. Trail keppers good job.

My wife and I rode tandems with another couple from Bowling Green (BG) to North Baltimore (NB) and thoroughly enjoyed the trail. The pavement was excellent.
There was a permanent restroom building at the NB end and porta-potties at the town of Rudolph and the Portage Rd access. There is a WalMart a 1/4 mile from the Gypsy Lane Rd access.
We started at the Gypsy Lane Rd access in BG as there are 15 parking spaces for trail users. I checked the Sand Ridge Rd access and there is a sign in the school parking lot stating that they do not allow trail users to park there. It suggested the Gypsy Lane Rd area instead.
Well worth stopping by and going for a ride if you're in the area ... or even passing through.

"Nice trail! We drove up on a Sunday in July. Usually my husband and I get into fights about where the trailhead could be but not this one!

This trail is in awesome shape. It's well marked with signs, mileage markers and direction markers. There's a nice, clean restroom at the trailhead in N. Baltimore. Obviously the community takes great pride in their trail.

Not a lot of shade on the trail so be prepared. This trail was definitely worth the 2 hour drive up from Columbus. "

"I've biked this trail a couple of times. I'm impressed with it's quality. The pavement is smooth, which makes it great for touring bikes and in-line skaters. The trail has plenty of historical and information signs. It also highlights the region's geographical distinction--The Great Black Swamp. This swamp once covered most of NW Ohio but has been drained and converted into fertile farmland. However, the trail goes through some swamp area. The trail is tree-lined and provides plenty of shade. The facilities at North Baltimore are great! All-in-all, this trail is a good one for those looking for a safe place to bike, walk or skate."

"It is true. This is a great trail. It's very flat. You can enjoy the view while riding. There are lots of pretty trees and fields on the landscape. The many benches were appreciated. The town of Rudolph has good tasting water in the water fountain at a first class ""trail station"" made to look like a place you would wait for a train. Restrooms and parking are best at the south end of trail in North Baltimore.

We would suggest the ""Park Rangers"" get bicycles. We did not like to see motor vehicles the Rangers use actually on the trail (between their donut breaks?).

It's a lovely trail, don't miss it. Also, the Toledo Zoo is only half an hour north by car."

"This is a really nice trail to ride. When you get to North Baltimore go to the ice cream stand in town. They have the best chicken sandwiches around. The trail is in good shape, and there is a lot of countryside to see."

"This is a very nice trail and the wide, paved surface is well maintained. The trail is well patrolled by the Wood County Park rangers who are friendly and knowledgeable.

This section of the state is known as the Maumee Lake Glacial Plains but the region of the trail is called the Great Black Swamp. The terrain and the trail are very flat and mostly agricultural but there are sections of large woods and swamps. Wild life is abundant especially early or late in the day. In the spring thousands of frogs will sing you a lovely chorus. Much of the trail is shaded and the trees help break the wind.

Each city or village on the trail (Bowling Green, Portage, Rudolph and North Baltimore) has provided nice facilities (restrooms, benches and water fountains). There are also numerous benches along the trail.

Parking facilities are good and are located in each town with two different spots along the trail in Bowling Green. There are no commercial establishments along the trail, but drinks and snacks are within a short ride in each town.

I have ridden this trail many times and would recommend it for any age or experience level."