Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or just getting started, trail safety should be your top priority – courtesy and respect make for a positive experience for everyone. Here are some tips for the next time you ride.

TRAIL SAFETY TIPS• As you prepare to take to the trails,

check your equipment and safety gear. Make sure your bike and helmet are in good working condition and appropriate for the type of trail you are riding.

• Once you start riding; there are locations where trails cross streets with motor traffic. Stop, look and listen before proceeding across the road!

• Pass others on the left. Just like on the road, faster trail users should pass on the left. Give an audible warning with a bell, or call out “Passing on your left!”

• Warn slower moving traffic that you are passing. Sound your bell or say loudly before you get to the other traffic “On Your Left”. The speeds of a bike make it possible to startle other trail users, so don’t wait to give your warning until you are right next to the walker or runner.

WABASH CANNONBALL TRAIL

Region: Northwest OhioDistance: 63 milesSurface: Asphalt, crushed stone, dirt, grass.Description: This trail system includes 13 bridges and traverses four counties; Fulton, Henry, Lucas and Williams.Local Attractions: Fallen Timbers State Memorial & Monument, Fort Meigs (pictured), Maumee State Forest, Sauder Village.

GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS BIKE ROUTE

Region: Western OhioDistance: 21 milesSurface: AsphaltDescription: This network of trails meanders along the lake at Grand Lakes St. Marys State Park into wooded areas and traverses covered bridges.Local Attractions: Behm’s Lighthouse, Bella’s Italian Grille, Grand Lake St. Marys State Park (pictured), St. Marys Memorial Park.

NORTH COAST INLAND TRAIL

Region: Northern OhioDistance: 50 milesSurface: AsphaltDescription: This trail includes miles of tunnel-like areas of heavy forests and endless fields of corn, soybeans and wheat along the Huron River.Local Attractions: Clyde Historical Museum, Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center (pictured), Schedel Arboretum & Gardens.

GREAT OHIO LAKE TO RIVER GREENWAY

Region: Northeast OhioDistance: 81 milesSurface: AsphaltDescription: Running through gentle hills and alongside scenic waterways, this trail runs through fertile farmlands and lush woodlands.Local Attractions: Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, Mosquito Lake State Park, National McKinley Birthplace Memorial & Museum, Sawmill Creek Preserve.

RICHLAND B & O TRAIL

Region: North Central OhioDistance: 19 milesSurface: AsphaltDescription: Connecting the villages of Butler, Bellville and the city of Lexington, this trail rolls through the heart of Richland County.Local Attractions: Comfort Inn Splash Harbor, Der Dutchman Restaurant, Ohio State Reformatory (pictured), Richland Carrousel Park.

TJ EVANS & PANHANDLE BIKE TRAILS

Region: East Central OhioDistance: 40 milesSurface: AsphaltDescription: Rolling through Licking County, this trail meanders from Newark to the edge of Muskingum County.Local Attractions: Cherry Valley Lodge, CoCo Key Water Resort, Dawes Arboretum (pictured), Great Circle Earthworks, The Longaberger Basket Building.

HIKE & BIKE TRAIL

Region: Northeast OhioDistance: 45 milesSurface: Asphalt and crushed stone(Paved in Summit Co. crushed stone in Portage Co.)Description: Serving as a key east-west link between the major trails systems in Northeast Ohio, this trail is along a scenic section of the Cuyahoga River.Local Attractions: Brandywine Falls, Sharon Conglomerate Rock Walls at Boston Ledges, Silver Springs Park, Spicy Lamb Farm.

With hundreds of miles of trails running through rugged heartland, quaint towns and glistening cities, Ohio offers a unique biking experience for riders. This brochure highlights many of Ohio’s finest scenic trails, all longer than 20 miles. The wide range of terrains and vistas will provide you with trip possibilities to explore year after year.Miles of bike trails provide options for mountain bike rides, cross state tours and community rides. Trails are located in many of Ohio’s state parks, as well as local cities, townships and villages.More Ohio travel information is available at www.DiscoverOhio.com or through Ohio’s tourism hotline, 1-800-BUCKEYE.

OHIO TO ERIE TRAIL

NORTHERN LEG (Cleveland to Massillon)Region: Northeast OhioDistance: 63 milesSurface: Asphalt and crushed stoneDescription: This network of trails stretches from Cleveland to Columbus to Cincinnati. The topography is generally flat in the middle and rolling on the ends. Local Attractions: Akron Civic Theatre, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, West Side Market. (See Hike & Bike Trail for more.)

HEART OF OHIO LEG (Massillon to Mt. Vernon)Region: Central OhioDistance: 77 milesSurface: Asphalt and crushed stoneLocal Attractions: Historic Downtown Millersburg (Amish Area), Downtown Massillon.

CENTRAL OHIO LEG (Mt. Vernon to London)Region: North Central OhioDistance: 94 milesSurface: Asphalt and crushed stoneLocal Attractions: COSI (Center of Science and Industry), Ohio Railway Museum.

SOUTHERN LEG (London to Cincinnati)Region: Southwest OhioDistance: 84 milesSurface: Asphalt and crushed stoneLocal Attractions: Indian Mound Reserve, National Afro-American Museum, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

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GREAT MIAMI RIVER TRAIL

Region: Southwest OhioDistance: 75 milesSurface: AsphaltDescription: This scenic trail hugs the Great Miami River and winds its way over gently rolling terrain.Local Attractions: Dayton Art Institute, Historic WACO Field, Johnston Farm Historical Area, RiverScape MetroPark.

L ITTLE MIAMI SCENIC TRAIL

Region: Southwest OhioDistance: 75 milesSurface: Asphalt and concreteDescription: This trail winds serenely through the beautiful countryside of Southwestern Ohio, sometimes running next to the Little Miami River.Local Attractions: Fort Ancient State Memorial, Hartman’s Rock Garden, John Bryan State Park, Young’s Jersey Dairy.

HOCKHOCKING ADENA BIKEWAY

Region: Southeast OhioDistance: 21 milesSurface: AsphaltDescription: This trail traverses through the small town areas of Athens and Nelsonville, as well as near the Wayne National Forest.Local Attractions: Downtown Athens, Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District, Stuart’s Opera House, Wayne National Forest.

GALLIA HIKE & BIKE TRAIL

Region: Southeast OhioDistance: 28 milesSurface: Crushed stoneDescription: The trail features gentle grades through rolling farmland with short stretches through small towns and over steel bridges.Local Attractions: Elizabeth Evans Wa-terfowl & Bird Sanctuary, Merry Family Winery & Old Mill Craft Beer (pictured), The French Art Colony.

HERITAGE TRAIL

Region: Northwest OhioDistance: 20 milesSurface: Asphalt, crushed stone, dirt, grassDescription: Situated along the Blanchard River, this trail navigates through covered woods, wetlands and scenic locations.Local Attractions: Dietsch Brothers: Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream, Hancock Historical Museum, Swan House Tea Room & Shoppe, The Wine Merchant.

TRI-COUNTY TRIANGLE TRAIL

Region: South Central OhioDistance: 33 milesSurface: Asphalt and crushed stoneDescription: Stretching across much of the central part of the state, this mostly flat trail connects numerous cities including Chillicothe, Frankfort and Xenia.Local Attractions: Adena Mansion & Gardens (pictured), David Nickens Heritage Center, Downtown Washington Court House, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.

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