Overview
Ride across Ohio from the Ohio River to the shores of Lake Erie. The Ohio to Erie Trail connects Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland through wooded river valleys, small towns, Amish Country, and the historic Ohio & Erie Canal corridor. This 8-day, 7-night tour starts in Covington, Ky (Cincinnati) and then travel 326 miles to end at the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland. What’s included in your tour: * 7 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: 326 miles - 41 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 full eight-day tour. Overnight towns and distances may change with lodging availability and the final route. Daily Mileage 27, 51, 50, 50, 40, 38, 29, 41
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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.
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.
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 downtown overnight.
Day 4
Columbus to Mt. Vernon (50 miles)
Leave downtown on the mapped urban connections toward Westerville. Galena, Sunbury, and Centerburg lead into the Heart of Ohio Trail and Mount Vernon.
Day 5
Mt. Vernon to Millersburg (40 miles)
Link the Kokosing Gap, Mohican Valley, and Holmes County trails. Look for Gambier’s railway history, Howard’s stone arch, and the covered Bridge of Dreams. Pack lunch for the rural stretches.
Day 6
Millersburg to Massillon (38 miles)
Ride to Fredericksburg, then take the rolling rural road connection through Apple Creek to Dalton. Follow the Sippo Valley Trail into Massillon. Expect traffic and hills on the road section, this is Amish country.
Day 7
Massillon to Akron (29miles)
Follow the canal corridor through Canal Fulton and Clinton toward Akron. This shorter day allows more time for a trail-town lunch and canal history before your Northside overnight. You are not far from the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, OH for a side trip by car/cab
Day 8
Akron to Cleveland (41 miles)
Ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with stops near Beaver Marsh, Peninsula, and Boston. Continue into Cleveland for your Lake Erie finish at Edgewater Park, then return to the downtown hotel if arranged. Spend the day at the Music Hall of Fame or visit the house from The Christmas Story.
Dates (other dates available)
April 2027
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18 - 25 April 2027
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18 - 25 April 2027
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19 - 26 April 2027
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19 - 26 April 2027
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20 - 27 April 2027
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21 - 28 April 2027
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27 April - 04 May 2027
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