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 through Owensville to Williams Corner 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
Turn left at OH-276
Head northwest on OH-276 toward Hawley Rd
Turn left at W Main St/OH-132/US-50
Turn right at OH-132
Head northwest on OH-132 toward Quitter Way
Turn right at Baas Rd
Head northeast on Baas Rd
Turn left to stay on Baas Rd
Head northwest on Baas Rd toward OH-131
Turn left at OH-131
Head west on OH-131 toward OH-132
Turn left at OH-132
Turn right at Stonelick WMS Cor Rd
Head south on Stonelick WMS Cor Rd toward Wild Rose Ln
Turn left to stay on Stonelick WMS Cor Rd
Head southwest on Stonelick WMS Cor Rd toward Gosien Pike/US-50
Turn left at US-50
Turn right at OH-222
Head southeast on OH-222 toward OH-132
Turn left at Wood St
Turn left at Knauer Ave
Slight left at Old State Route 32
Head east on Old State Route 32 toward Bauer 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.

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

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