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Lima Rotary Riverwalk

13.3 mi

State: OH

Asphalt

Towpath Trail

9.1 mi

State: OH

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Wabash Cannonball Trail

64.1 mi

State: OH

Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Iron Horse River Trail

2 mi

State: OH

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass

Miami & Erie Canal Towpath

36.6 mi

State: OH

Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Dr. Richard D. Ruppert Rotary Trail

2.36 mi

State: OH

Asphalt

Heritage Trail (OH)

17.2 mi

State: OH

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips

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Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Lima Rotary Riverwalk The Lima Rotary Riverwalk trail follows the southeast bank of the meandering Ottowa River between Heritage Park southwest of Lima and Schoonover Park northeast of city center. At its north end, the...	OH	13.3 mi	Asphalt	13 reviews
	Towpath Trail For much of its 9-mile length, the Towpath Trail traces the scenic Maumee River, paralleling US 24 (at some distance), on the southwestern outskirts of Toledo. It traverses three parks as it follows...	OH	9.1 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	13 reviews
	Wabash Cannonball Trail The Wabash Cannonball Trail is a 64.1-mile multiuse trail in northwest Ohio. Running along a former railroad, the rail-trail surface is a mix of paved asphalt and hard packed cinder ballast. The...	OH	64.1 mi	Asphalt, Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone	39 reviews
	Iron Horse River Trail The Iron Horse trail is a multi-use 2-mile trail located in Montpelier, OH, with one mile of paved asphalt trail with two boardwalks, and another mile of rustic dirt + grass trail. The improved trail...	OH	2 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass	2 reviews
	Miami & Erie Canal Towpath The Miami & Erie Canal Trail spans nearly 40 miles from Delphos to Fort Loramie, passing through many quaint western Ohio towns and villages. About the Route Numerous locks, spillways and...	OH	36.6 mi	Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	14 reviews
	Dr. Richard D. Ruppert Rotary Trail The Dr. Richard D. Ruppert Rotary Trail circles International Park along the east bank of the Maumee River in East Toledo. The trail runs between the Main Street bridge and Navarre Avenue, where it...	OH	2.36 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Heritage Trail (OH) Findlay lies at the heart of Hancock County's 17-mile Heritage Trail. From the city center, the trail extends west to Litzenberg Memorial Woods and east to Van Horn Cemetery. The trail mostly follows...	OH	17.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel, Woodchips	4 reviews

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Recent Trail Reviews

Fishing Line Trail (Fort Wayne)

Great little trail! would like to know when the section across cr 900 N are going to be open?

June, 2026 by lakeguy47

Great little trail! would like to know when the section across cr 900 N are going to be open?

Portage River Trail

For Rail Fans and Local Residents Only

June, 2026 by orangedoug

The Portage River Trail is a short trail running through the village of Pemberville located in northwest Ohio’s Wood County. It is built upon an old Toledo & Central Ohio Railroad right-of-way that ran between Stoney Ridge and Fostoria, Ohio.

The trail has a dirt/cinder surface and runs between Rees Rd/W. College Avenue and Alexander Road in Pemberville. Highlights along the trail include Pemberville Station and a bridge over the North Branch of the Portage River. Both of these rail remnants are in good condition and might be of interest to train aficionados, but considering the length and surface of this trail, it is definitely not one that I can recommend to anyone outside the immediate vicinity of Pemberville. I view this trail as primarily meant to be a walking trail for the village’s residents. Unless this trail would be extended northwest 6.75 miles to Stoney Ridge, OH or 15.5 miles south to just outside Fostoria, OH I think there is little reason to seek out this trail.

Slippery Elm Trail

Worth Checking Out if You're in the Area

June, 2026 by orangedoug

The Slippery Elm Trail is a flat, well-maintained trail found running through farmland in northwest Ohio. It runs 13 miles between the towns of Bowling Green and North Baltimore. The trailheads in both towns have nice trailheads with flush bathrooms, drinking water, and bike repair stations. Near the midpoint of the trail the village of Rudolph offers port-a-johns. The trail is wide and the asphalt surface is smooth. Where cracks have appeared they have been filled. Depending upon the time of year you ride the trail there may not be a lot to see. The parts of the trail that are shaded have lots of brush between the trees which make the trail seem like a green tunnel. Likewise, the parts of the trail running through corn fields also block seeing much of the surrounding countryside. Since much of the trail running through farmland is not shaded, using sunscreen would be a wise idea. In addition, I would suggest to make sure you carry a cell phone. I found the trail to feel somewhat isolated. On the weekday that I rode an out-and-back ride of the entire trail I did not encounter a single other person using the trail. If you have a crash or an emergency occur while on the trail, I don’t think you can rely on someone coming by to assist you.

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Miami & Erie Canal Towpath

Much better than starting in Delphos. Nice gravel bike ride trail. Coming back to ride it all soon

May, 2026 by heyhilbo

Much better than starting in Delphos. Nice gravel bike ride trail. Coming back to ride it all soon

Fishing Line Trail (Noble)

love!!!!

April, 2026 by rainingcrackers101

Love this trail! Very beautiful, just wished it was longer

University/Parks Trail

Great Trail

March, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

Nice & smooth with a good round distance.

Sylvania River Trail

Nice Trail

March, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

It takes you through some nature and urban settings.

Wabash Cannonball Trail Connector

Short but Nice

March, 2026 by clonetrooper5373

not much to see/do here.

Warrior Trail

great addition to my hometown

March, 2026 by ytwvwr9wjq

I love the bike path being available in this small town

Wabash Cannonball Trail

genuinely terrible for long ride

January, 2026 by elenakramer.ohio

The first 15ish miles are paved and then almost EVERYTHING after that is stone and mud and dirt and you are in the middle of nowhere. Now, I could have done more research but I was not prepared to have to cut through random properties and factories to continue the trail. We had to cross a live railroad just to stay on track. The majority of the view is just cornfield. There are also not many places to stop for food or bathrooms or anything. You cut through wauseon, which has some places, but other than that there isn’t a lot. Anyways- I’m traumatized!

Baw Beese Trail

Mix of urban & nature

December, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

You don't send a lot of time in a nature setting with this trail, with the first three or so mile south of Hillsdale being alongside a busy road and pretty rough pavement to boot, and with the last three odd miles being dirt, you might want to skip this trial completely. Falling Waters Trail is short distance driving away, so try that one instead.