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 is a short north to Owensville and back through Batavia.

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
Head east on Old State Route 32 toward Lori Lynn Dr
Turn left at Tollgate Rd
Head northeast on Tollgate Rd toward OH-276
Turn left at OH-276
Head northwest on OH-276 toward Sharps Cutoff Rd
Head north on OH-276 toward OH-132
Turn left at W Main St/OH-132/US-50
Turn right at Western St
Head south on Western St toward W Main St/OH-132/US-50
Turn right at W Main St/OH-132/US-50

Turn left at OH-222
Head south on OH-222 toward Autumn Oak Dr
Head east on OH-222 toward Dog Pound Rd/Filager Rd
Turn left at Elklick Rd
Head south on Elklick Rd toward Greenbriar Rd
Slight left at Greenbriar Rd
Head east on Greenbriar Rd toward Fawn Ln
Turn right at Old State Route 32
Head southeast on Old State Route 32 toward Afton Zagar Rd/Zagar Rd
Turn right at Afton Elklick Rd/Half-Acre 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

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

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