United States · May 2027 - October 2027

Ohio to Erie Trail – 3-Day (South) Self-Guided Bike Tour

Ride the Ohio to Erie Trail from Cincinnati to Columbus

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Overview

Ride from Covington, Kentucky, across the Ohio River into Cincinnati and follow the Ohio to Erie Trail to downtown Columbus. This three-day tour combines the wooded Little Miami corridor, welcoming trail towns, and open Ohio farmland, with overnight stops in Loveland and Cedarville before your Columbus finish. Choose your preferred starting date and ride independently, with accommodations, digital navigation, and a daily itinerary arranged through Crossroads Bike Tours. Allow approximately 128 miles over three riding days, with lodging and route adjustments affecting the final mileage. This 3-day, 2-night tour starts in Covington, Ky (Cincinnati) and then travel 128 miles to end in downtown Columbus What’s included in your tour: * 2 nights in hand-picked inns & B&Bs * Breakfast most morning - itinerary will highlight each location with breakfast * Digital maps, voice navigation & electronic itinerary * Trail T-shirt & patch Need any extras? * Luggage shuttle — your bags moved each day * Bike Rentals – Hybrid (manual) and E-bikes available * Extra Night Accommodation before or after the tour * Shuttle from Cleveland to Cincinnati Trail: Mostly paved with sections of packed gravel Mileage: 128 miles - 42 mile daily average Tour timing: Late April through October You ride — we handle the rest.

Schedule

Plan to arrive in Covington on Day 1. The itinerary below shows the three-day tour. Overnight towns and distances may change with lodging availability and the final route. Daily Mileage 27, 51, 50

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Day 1

Covington, KY (Cincinnati) to Loveland (27 miles)

Begin your OTET tour by crossing the Ohio River into Cincinnati and follow the riverfront toward the Little Miami trail corridor. Finish in historic Loveland, with dinner and river views near the trail.

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Day 2

Loveland to Cedarville (51 miles)

Ride through the wooded Little Miami valley, passing Morrow, Oregonia, Corwin, and Spring Valley. At Xenia Station, join the Prairie Grass Trail toward Cedarville. Carry lunch backup and allow time for the confirmed South Lebanon bypass.

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Day 3

Cedarville to Columbus (50 miles)

Continue through South Charleston and London, then follow the Camp Chase corridor into Columbus. Enjoy the Scioto riverfront and a stroll around downtown.

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Hotel before tour in Covington, KY (Cincinnati)

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