One of the more popular recreational trails in the greater Northwest Ohio area is, without a doubt, the Wabash Cannonball Trail. As a nonmotorized trail, Wabash Cannonball provides hours of entertainment for hikers, bikers, equestrians and even cross-country skiers. The 12 ft wide trail lies within different jurisdictions which means you can expect surfaces that vary from asphalt to hard-packed cinder.
With a distance of 106 km (66 miles) and a climb of about 6m (19.68 ft), the Wabash Cannonball Trail is great for beginners and experienced cyclists alike. As there are multiple places to join up with the trail, there’s a south and north fork that you can do as a loop if you don’t mind riding on the paved part of the path. Fortunately, the trail is well-maintained and level in most places, making riding simple and safe.
In general, it takes about 2 hours to do the trail if you’re averaging 20 mph. There are also a few other trails in the area that you can ride once you’ve done this trail. The more noteworthy of these are listed below.
| Nearby Trails | Type of Trail | Distance | Climb | Descent |
| Towpath Trail | Multi-use trail | 9.56 mi | 32.8 ft | -29.52 ft |
| Orleans to Fort Meigs | Multi-use trail | 1.5 mi | 52.49 ft | -52.49 ft |
| Blue Trail | Multi-use trail | 3.79 mi | 55.77 ft | -16.4 ft |
| North River Bend | Multi-use trail | 1.86 mi | 6.56 ft | -6.56 ft |
The Northern section of the trail runs parallel to the Ohio Turnpike and US Route 20A for about 69 km and is commonly known as the Northern Fork. An additional 29 km runs from Maumee south to near Liberty Center, Ohio, forming the South Fork part of the trail.
Additionally, the highest point of the trail is 268 m, while only 200 m at its lowest. On the Northern Fork, you can expect to find bathrooms and parking located at least one mile south at the Ranger Station. The Monclova section of the trail also offers a bicycle maintenance station. Since the trail is quite extensive, it’s also the perfect place for group rides and organized bike tours.
The Wabash Cannonball Trail offers cyclists an amazing view of different towns and villages along the route. Furthermore, this very extensive trail system includes the following:
Keep in mind that the trail operates from 7 am to 6 pm. In some parts of the trail, users will be required to obtain a special permit from Metroparks if they want to use the trail for after-hours bicycling to work. Although the trail is multi-use, there are no ATVs and snowmobiles allowed. The trail is strictly for pedestrians, cyclists and cross-country skiers. Be sure to check the weather for the day before heading out.
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