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Two years ago I rode what is considered Phase 1 and 2 of the Hamilton Beltline Recreational Trail which runs west to east from Eaton Avenue to North B Street. I returned this year because I had read somewhere that a new phase of this trail had opened.
Once again I started from the center of the trail by parking in Jim Grimm Park. I rode east from this park toward the Great Miami River. Over the next half mile you descend about 50 feet in elevation until you reach North B Street. When you reach B Street, you will see the Grand Miami River and the Hamilton Electric Production power plant on the river's far side. As you come up to North B Street there are two signs – a stop sign and an End Bike Route sign. There is no indication that there is any additional part of the trail nearby and no sign indicating how you could connect to the Great Miami River Trail on the other side of the river. The last time I rode this trail, I noted to myself that the sidewalk along B Street was doubly-wide and might have been intended as a trail extension. However, I did not choose to investigate that possibility at that time. This time would be different because I wanted to see how easily I could connect to the Great Miami River Trail located on the east side of the river.
So I turned right, and rode down this wide sidewalk along B Street toward the Main Street Bridge. Many of the buildings here used to be part of the Champion Paper Mill upon whose rail corridors the Hamilton Beltline Recreational Trail is being built. Many of the Mill's buildings have been repurposed into other businesses such as a hotel, a conference center, a restaurant, a sporting goods store, a gym & training center, and an indoor sports complex. As I came to the end of the Champion Mill building there was a parking lot between it and the Great Miami Rowing Center Boat House. Once again I could see the Great Miami River, but on the other side of the Boat House parking lot, for the first time, I saw a trail. I cut across B Street and through the parking lot to get onto that trail. I continued toward Main Street on this trail segment, which in turn, gave me access to the Main Street Bridge and the ability to connect to the Great Miami River Trail. Later, upon my return to the west side of the river, I would ride this section of trail in its entirety. It ran behind all of the buildings on the river side of B Street from the Main Street Bridge to the Black Street Bridge. Again, let me emphasize that there are no signs indicating that this part of the "Beltline" exists either on the Great Miami River Trail on the east side of the river or on the portion of the "Beltline" that runs between Eaton Avenue and North B. Street. I think that there should a signs on both sides of the Great Miami River near the Main Street indicating that you can connect to another trail on the other side of the river. I also think that the gap between where the trail ends at B Street and where it picks up again at the Black Street Bridge needs to be connected by an additional trail section. The satellite view on Google Earth seems to indicate that the old rail bed still exists between these two segment end points. Filling this 4/10ths of a mile gap would eliminate the need for signs to help trail users to navigate this current gap.
I look forward to coming back to ride this trail again in the future, once Phase 4 of the trail from Eaton Avenue to Main Street is completed.
We traveled over 4 hours to the Xenia area to ride this trail. We biked from Xenia Hub to Octa and back for just under a 40-mile round trip. Not real good signage from the Hub to this trail but we biked around until we found it! The trail is in very good condition, asphalt paved. The parks / county does a good job keeping the grass along the trail mowed. The trail is about half shaded and half open farmlands. We stopped in Jamestown for lunch at a Pub in town. There is a short paved path from the bike trail into Jamestown. Not much signage along the trail. Found nice restrooms at Caesar Ford campground between Xenia and Jamestown. At the Octa end we continued through the tiny one-block town and saw where it appears they are working on extending the trail East.
The trail from Verona to trotwood was in great shape, appropriately marked, clean and no problems. Totwood South was problematic I decided not to take that today. A very nice ride with lots of things to see or stop.
Some superb sections, but not quite enough length. Its a bit chopped up with sections unconnected and requiring street traversal to connect. Alongside Ohio River makes it world class for those portions, but just not quite enough. Overall, an A-, B+. Can't say I'm drawn to repeat but its fun and worth a single trip at least. If you wish to get off bike and do some things while there, it has enough to sustain that notion, for sure!
Discovered this comfortable place with great accommodations for two bike travelers. They offer a pullout sofa if you do not wish to share a bed. Indoor bike storage with a comfy bed and a hot shower! Distillery right next-door and two restaurants to fuel up in the morning to get back on the trail. Close to the panhandle of West Virginia. Their name is Harmony Trail Haven on Airbnb.
I only recommend the 2 1/2 mile section from the Great Miami Trail to the Medler Conservation Area. There is a climb made somewhat easier by the switchbacks but the scenery is worth the effort. You will pass through woods and meadows. Medler offers a nice place to rest and refresh. Coming back down is a blast. We add this trail on to our ride from Franklin to Miamisburg.
I really enjoyed cycling this trail. It has some tough hills but the reward is long descents. Mostly shaded. There is a some road time but traffic is light and the roads are nicely paved. Because it is within a state park, speed limits were low and drivers were considerate. The trails are well maintained and the pavement is in good condition. Watch out for horse manure.
Highly recommend this beautiful and well kept trail. Beautiful to ride along the trees and over the 2 epic ohiopyle bridges.
The last time I rode this trail was in July of 2018. The ultimate goal of this developing trail is to connect the county seats of Clinton County (Wilmington, OH) and Fayette County (Washington Court House, OH). In 2018, the trail consisted only of what I would now call the southwest section of the trail. It ran, and still runs, from North Borum Road in Sabina, Ohio to Melvin Road in Melvin, an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. In 2018, the trail was paved only from the Sabina water tower to Reesville. Today, this southwest section of the trail is completely paved.) In addition, there is now an additional section of trail near Washington Court House, Ohio which I am identifying as the northeast section of the trail. This section runs from Jamison Rd NW to Bush Rd NW outside of Washington Court House.
While I did not encounter anyone else riding or walking on either section of this trail on the day I rode both of them, it appears that the southwest section of the trail through Sabina seems to get more use. I would attribute this impression due to the condition of the trail surface and addition of trail signage along the southwest section of trail. The northeast section of the trail has numerous places where grass is growing up through cracks in the pavement, indicating that it does not get much use. There is very little that connects the northeast section of the trail to the city of Washington Court House. Currently, there is a gap of about 1.25 miles into Washington Courthouse. Closing this gap would allow users of the popular Paint Creek Recreation Trail to connect to this trail section. There is very little shade along the northeast portion of the Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail as this runs through corn and soybean fields. Between Sabina and Melvin, the trail is tree lined and the resulting shade provides some relief from the summer sun. If the 4.5 mile gap between Sabina’s N. Borum Rd. and the Washington Court House’s Bush Rd. and the 1.25 mile gap between Jamison Rd. and West Market Street in Washington Court House can be developed then I think the Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail would get a lot more use. Eventually, the 6.5 mile gap between Melvin and Wilmington would need to be completed to connect the two county seats as intended.
That final section is now paved. This Trail's length helps it be a good start for the new year. Notice, however there is a West Wind that goes the entire length. Most of the time it's not too bad because the overhanging trees break it up.
Great paved surface and well kept. I like that it is a loop and shows you some really cool sights of the airport.
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