We passed through wetlands and farm fields for the first couple of miles.

Virtually a flat trail except from Lisbon to Leetonia, it's gradual uphill from mile 4 to 6. Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail spans 12.5 mi. You will pass in front of Police Station.

In the middle of the path stood a doe. The trail entry point is well marked to continue your journey. Hiking Project is built by hikers like you. Hiking Project is built by hikers like you. Route is not marked, no bike lane and once we found the trail back, it was covered with weeds and glass. NOT OKAY! After the railroad abandoned the track, much of it fell into the hands of local philanthropist Allen Dickey, who would later donate it to Columbiana County. This trail occupies the old Erie Railroad's Lisbon Branch, which came down from the east-west Erie main line at Niles, Ohio, crossed the old PRR Pittsburgh-Chicago main line at Leetonia, Ohio (Trail Milepost 10), then headed south to Lisbon, Ohio (Milepost 0). The Vondergreen Trail promises views of the whitewater of Little Beaver Creek, steep forested slopes, and plentiful wildlife—what it delivered was muddy trails, weeds six feet tall infringing on the trail, including stinging nettles, and well, okay, we’ll give it the great views of scenic Little Beaver Creek—when we could see over the weeds. Go approximately 1/4 mile and just before the American Legion, High Street turns to the Right. I'll just add a few highlights. I shard the trail with other cyclists, joggers, walkers and even a motorized scooter. At mile 6.2 there is a large wash out. On the way back if you are hungry you can stop at Dairy Queen just a short distance from the trail in Leetonia. I packed a lunch and ate on the trail.
We drove 90 minutes from Pennsylvania to bike this trail and it was well worth the trip. Still worth the ride. Mile marker 0 for the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail can be found at its southern in Lisbon.

After riding in tress for 8 miles this is quite a change (see photo). And DO by all means check out the bonanza of burgers at that Steel Trolley Diner down in Lisbon, north of the trail head on US-30, the main street in Lisbon. The scenery is awesome, ample benches and tables to take breaks at if you decide you need to rest. After waiting out a brief rain, we began our journey south to Lisbon. The Shaker Trace Trail forms a loop around Miami Whitewater Forest, the largest county-run park in Hamilton County. Trail. At the end is another Gazebo and porta-john. The last 1800 feet to Washington Street in Leetonia has been approved and hopefully will be finished this summer. Love that I can go from Lisbon Trailhead to Washingtonville now. But seriously, it is a beautiful trail, most of it in a woodsy atmosphere, and definitely one we will come back to again. The Canal Feeder Trail begins at Graceland Cemetery on the south end of Sidney and continues southwest on a former historical canal towpath dating back to the 1840s. It was down a steep hill but well worth the extra effort coming back up the hill. I assume these volunteers clean the length of the trail. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. My only other observation of this trail is that it doesn’t mark any road hazards. The trail is somewhat flat at each end with a gradual long (2 mi) grade you ascend to reach the midpoint of the trail. The beauty of the trail makes up for a lot this. 11.7 km I enjoyed this trail and looked forward to seeing the Teagarden Bridge and the coke ovens.

For a hot summer day, the trail was shaded in a lot of sections. They were as confused as we were.The Leetonia parking area was a bit hard to find, but a local biker pointed us in the right direction.It was a very pleasant ride. Our whole ride measured 20.4 miles (The Eagleton Rd parking area was about .2 mile from the trail and we rode through the lots at each end.) Be sure to add this trail to your must-ride list. In addition, there is a nice little scramble up a shale slope near towering rock walls at the 3.4 mile mark—definitely one of the most scenic parts of the hike. The Tecumseh Trail Multi-use Pathway offers a pleasant route, partially on the former Pennsylvania Railroad's Columbus-to-Saint Louis freight mainline. Lincoln Avenue, one block south of Maple Street. MP10.0 – Leetonia Trailhead with port-a-potty, small gazebo and picnic tables.

Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. My wife and I are wanting to be outside and get some exercise. If you look at the satalite map you can see the track. The Miami & Erie Canal was built between 1825 and 1845, an engineering marvel stretching from Cincinnati to Toledo.

We rode from the midpoint (Eagleton Rd) south to Lisbon, back north to Leetonia and then south again to our starting point at Egleton Rd. The Lunken Airport Bike Path offers a 5-mile loop around Cincinnati's municipal Lunken Airport. At the Route 558 trailhead the pop machines and airpump are no longer there. Spam? The on-road portion is well-marked. 7.6 km Yellow Springs, OH. The Murray Road portion overlaps with the Murray Road Hike/ Bike Trail. The Paint Creek Recreation Trail is the flagship pathway of a planned trail network in the Ohio counties of Fayette, Ross and Highland. In Leetonia, near the northern terminus of the greenway, the Beehive Coke Ovens Park sits on the remnants of 200 coal-fired ovens built in 1866. It runs between Lisbon, Ohio and a little town called Washingtonville, Ohio. Flat Fork Ridge Trail to Pioneer Village. If your coming from Lisbon then follow Main St past the VFW to the 900 Main St address and you will then see the historical marker. From the park, travelers can go north on the Cardinal Greenway (which, at 62 miles, is... To cover the five miles suggested by the name of this trail, one has to travel out to the opposite end and back again. Wildlife abounds in the park, but all we sighted were Canada Geese and a cute little Wood Frog. Since this trail is almost completely covered in a canopy of trees, I knew that it would be the perfect autumn color ride. Burning the coal without oxygen creates coke, which burned hot enough to melt iron.

Along the way, we happened upon a sign marking the spot where gangster Pretty Boy Floyd (1934’s Public Enemy Number One) met his demise at the hands of the East Liverpool police—an added bonus to hiking the road. This was my first time on this trail and I took my girlfriend's 13 year old son along with me. Crested Butte Trails: Beaver Ponds via Ohio Pass In Hiking guide , Trail by Kryptonite Creative January 27, 2017 Some of the best aspen trees can be experienced on this short, but rewarding hike up to the Beaver … Vondergreen Trail Beaver Creek State Park, Ohio . • "This is my favorite trail. MP2.8 - Ledges on east side of trail (see photo). • 44.7 km I believe the trail is approx 2 miles. The new trail parking is several blocks from mile 0. I love that autumn smell of fallen leaves. The coke ovens are located at 900 Main St (also known as Cherry Valley Rd) Note that some internet sites have the address wrong.

John Bryan State Park. We're looking forward to completing the ride from Urbana to Springfield on our next trip! Weather conditions were terrible. The trail will take you to Washingtonville. So sad that Lisbon is struggling so bad. Though it's been a few years since we biked it. Lisbon is a nice town with some good places to eat after the ride. The Steve Whalen Boulevard Bikeway is a short neighborhood trail in East Dayton. The trail is well maintained and has clean portable toilets. Also has a parking lot. The town of Troy was the most confusing and is very very poorly marked. The parking was confusing at the trailhead. The Creekside Trail is part of a network of more than 340 miles of trails that travel throughout Ohio’s scenic Miami Valley. Lovely, well-maintained trail. MP9.4 - About a 50' long bridge over the creek. Other than that a great ride and well maintained. At some points, the vegetation is so overgrown that it is easiest to walk along the trail with your arms held above your head—we termed this maneuver “Vondergreening.” The highlights of the trail include Grey’s Lock, Vondergreen’s Lock, and Gretchen’s Lock.

Beginning at the park’s office, this trail quick ascends a ridge, giving views of the Beaver Creek Valley when the trees have minimal foliage. We rode this trail in late July. • You have to ride through the town of Leetonia to reach it. You can ride south to it from Leetonia or north to it from Lisbon, but you cannot ride the whole length of the trail from up and back. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. 1 mile (one way), Moderate.

TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Route 164/S. Add Your Photos. Then one at Franklin Square at 8.5 miles from Lisbon. ( See his review from May, 2010). The Cardinal Greenway, the longest rail-trail in Indiana, connects Marion, Muncie, Losantville, Richmond and a host of other small towns in rural northeastern Indiana. Another parking area and trailhead can be found off St. Jacobs-Logtown Road on the northwestern outskirts of Lisbon, 2.2 miles from the southern endpoint.
Cons--12 road crossings on the trail (! Signs to get to the trail are being placed at this time. If you plan to hike this trail, just know that you will most likely be dealing with poorly signed trail intersections, forays onto bridle trails—hence the well-trodden muddy sections, and many weeds, but it is at least a walk in beautiful Beaver Creek State Park, and a chance to get some exercise. There are many hiking and horse trails, as well as some restored cabins and a mill. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! Lincoln Ave., one block south of Maple St. (Lisbon) to Union St. and S. County Road (Washingtonville). "My wife and I rode from Leetonia to Lisbon and back on 10/21/06. Turn Right on Main Street.

Vondergreen Trail 3.5 miles (one way), Easy to Moderate Trailhead: To access this trail from the park office, walk across the bridge that goes over Little Beaver Creek.

New parking lot added which is called the Franklin Square Parking area. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Also at the new lot is an air machine and picnic tables and flush toilets. The only minor issue with this trail is that there are a few road crossings- this may not be the best trail for very young riders as some of the crossings seem a little blind and I imagine drivers can move quite quickly down these country roads. I hope this is helpful. Oh, and if you like black raspberries, enjoy the wealth around that swamp just south of Leetonia! Columbiana County has just extended it from Leetonia to Washingtonville this year.