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

Milford

Milford, Ohio, is a historic city located along the Little Miami River in southwestern Ohio, just northeast of Cincinnati. Founded in 1796, Milford grew around a strategic river crossing and became an early settlement thanks to its position on the Little Miami River and proximity to Cincinnati. The city played an important role in regional trade and milling during the 19th century.

Spencerville

In Spencerville, the Miami and Erie Trail provides residents and visitors with opportunities for recreation and relaxation, whether enjoying a peaceful stroll along the canal towpath or embarking on a more adventurous biking excursion. The trail serves as a link between communities, connecting people with both the past and the present of this charming corner of Ohio.

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