Get to know small-town Ohio's backroads, byways, and genuine friendliness as you base your next outdoor expedition from an Ohio Trail Town.

A trail town provides a destination around which you can plan your outdoor recreation. Head here for a weekend or more and set up your base camp at a local campground, or enjoy creature comforts at one of the local motels or bed and breakfasts. There are hometown restaurants, shops, and other in-town amenities to complement your outdoor forays on the Trail and other outdoor activities along creeks and rivers in your kayak or out on a bike trail on your bike.

 

Featured Trail Towns

Defiance is the heart of the historic Maumee River Valley and is where the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers meet. From its earliest days, Defiance has been a hub for the shipping and receiving goods. Whether it was early supplies passing through Fort Winchester or goods being transferred on the Miami-Wabash and Erie canals that ran through the community, transportation has played a major role in our development. In later years, the addition of several railways that traveled through Defiance helped to facilitate the industrial growth that continues to support the city today.

Hiram, Ohio, offers a unique blend of small-town history and outdoor experiences rooted in the natural landscape of Northeast Ohio. Founded in the 19th century, Hiram is closely connected to Hiram College and the early life of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Today, Hiram’s historic campus and surrounding countryside provide opportunities to explore the area on foot, while Hiram College’s field station and nature trails reflect a long-standing commitment to environmental education and outdoor recreation.

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