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 head NE to Fayetteville and back.

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 right at Williamsburg-Bantam Rd
Head west on Williamsburg-Bantam Rd toward S 5th St
Turn right at S 5th St
Turn right at W Main St/OH-133/OH-276

Turn left at N 4th St
Continue on McKeever Rd/McKeever Pike
Head east on McKeever Rd/McKeever Pike toward Ireton Rd
Turn right at Ireton Rd
Turn left to stay on Ireton Rd
Turn right at Jackson Pike
Continue on Crosstown Rd
Turn left at Bloomrose Rd
Turn right at Steward Harbough Rd
Head west on Steward Harbough Rd toward Bloomrose Rd
Turn right at Bloomrose Rd
Continue on Gauche Rd
Head northeast on Gauche Rd toward US-68
Turn left at US-68
Head north on S Apple St/US-68 toward Lake St
Turn left at W Pike St/US-50

Turn right at Fay Blanchester Rd/Fayetteville Blanchester Rd
Head northwest on Fay Blanchester Rd/Fayetteville Blanchester Rd toward Stark Rd
Turn left at Vera Cruz Rd
Head south on Vera Cruz Rd toward OH-131
Turn right at OH-131
Head west on OH-131 toward Marathon Edenton Rd
Turn left at OH-133/RR 4
Head south on OH-133/RR 4 toward Weaver Rd

Turn left to stay on OH-133
Turn right at Ashton Rd/Twp Ashton Rd
Head west on Ashton Rd/Twp Ashton Rd toward Sharps Cutoff Rd

Turn left at Sharps Cutoff Rd
Turn right at OH-276
Turn left at Half Acre Rd
Head southwest on Half Acre Rd toward Front Wheel Dr
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 a First Stop convenient store at 51 S Apple St (Rt 68) in Fayetteville.

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