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Print Friendly MapThe Wilberforce Switch Trail is a 0.9-mile connector trail that connects Central State University students and other trail users to a larger trail network.
About the Route
Though short, the Wilberforce Switch Trail connects to important historic sites including Central State University, The National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, and the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
Connections
The eastern end of the Wilberforce Switch Trail connects to the Prairie Grass Trail, which is part of both the Ohio-to-Erie Trail and the Great American Rail Trail.
The Wilberforce Switch Trail runs between the Prairie Grass Trail (Xenia) and Campus Dr. (Xenia).
Parking is available further south along the Prairie Grass Trail at Xenia Station, 90922 S Detroit St (Xenia).
Please see TrailLink Map for detailed directions.
I rode a simple out-and-back ride of 1.9 miles on the Wilberforce Switch Trail. This is a connector trail the connects Central State University to the Prairie Grass Trail. It keeps cyclists off the very narrow Wilberforce Switch Road. Students can ride into Xenia, Ohio on the Prairie Grass Trail which is probably a safer alternative than attempting to cycle 3.5 miles along US-42 into Xenia.
While the trail is in good condition, its utility is limited primarily to Central State University students. If you are riding along the Prairie Grass Trail and want to check out the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, located on the CSU campus, then this trail can connect you to the museum.
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