Ride Profile

Ride Description

One of Ohio's largest state parks, East Fork State Park offers a great diversity of recreational opportunities and natural history only 25 miles from Cincinnati. The park's terrain includes both rugged hills and open meadows, setting the stage for a wonderful getaway.  There are plenty of options for bike routes, too.

East Fork State Park is at 3294 Elklick Road, Bethel, OH 45106.  (513) 734-4323

This ride heads north to Blanchester and returns through Goshen, Williams Corner, and Owensville.

Start Location and Parking

The East Fork camp office is on the north side of the lake, off of Old Route 32.  Park near the main office.  There are water and bathroom facilities available.

Ride Directions

Head northeast on Afton Elklick Rd/Afton-Elkton Rd toward Old State Route 32

Turn right at Old State Route 32
Turn left at Tollgate Rd
Head northeast on Tollgate Rd toward OH-276
Slight left at OH-133
Head northwest on OH-133 toward Blue Sky Park Rd
Turn left to stay on OH-133
Head north on OH-133/RR 4 toward OH-131

Head north on OH-133 toward Marathon Edenton Rd
Turn right to stay on OH-133
Head north on OH-133 toward Fayetteville Rd
Slight right at W Fancy St
Head northeast on W Fancy St toward S Mill St
Turn left at S Broadway St/OH-123
Head northwest on S Broadway St/OH-123 toward Bourbon St/OH-133
Turn left at W Main St/OH-123/OH-28

Head west on OH-123/OH-28 toward OH-123

Head west on OH-28 toward Roberts Ln
Turn left at OH-132
Head southwest on OH-132 toward Oakview Dr/Oakview Ln
Head southeast on OH-132 toward Back Alley
Turn left at W Main St/OH-132/US-50
Turn right at Broadway St/OH-132/OH-276

Head southeast on OH-276 toward Corvette Ln
Turn right at Half Acre Rd
Head southwest on Half Acre Rd toward Front Wheel Dr
Head southwest on Half Acre Rd toward Oak Tree Ln
Continue on Afton Elklick Rd/Afton-Elkton Rd

Food, Coffee and Juice Joints close to Start/Finish

In Batavia, try Riverside Coffee Mill at 177 S Riverside Dr.  There are also plenty of options in Bethel, including Subway, Arby’s, McD’s, Wendy’s, and the traditional Cincinnati-favorite: Skyline Chili.

Food, Water, & Bathrooms along route

There is UDF a 211 W Main St in Blanchester.

The Likens BP is at 110 W Main St in Owensville.

There is a UDF at 2023 State Route 131 in Williams Corner.

There is a UDF at 1873 State Route 28 in Goshen.

 

 

Recommended Bike Shops (name, phone, website)

The only real bike shops will be found in the metro Cincinnati area.  Pick from one of these:

Montgomery Cyclery & Fitness at 8483 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati. 513-474-5888

Bio Wheels at 6810 Miami Ave. 513-861-2453