Operation Ohio
Every year we travel out to Ohio and spend four days skating 200+ miles! We go from Columbus to Cincinnati using paved bike trails to make the trek. We camp along the way, spend time getting to know each other, and push ourselves to achieve great strides. Literally!
Operation Ohio is a group or self-challenging program that promotes stamina, good physical, spiritual, & mental health, with community along the Ohio to Erie Trail. A four day camp, and skate from Columbus going south to Cincinnati (or the other way around). Inspired by friends and mental health awareness, we want to challenge the community to join us on the journey and discover the wellness this brings, as we roll along the trail system. Let your body and mind explore the ride! Whether you are searching for a new skill, need a mental break or are a lover of distance, we highly encourage your participation in any way.
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Route Details
Columbus - Cincinnati (North to South)
Day 1, Thursday
● Start Time - 8AM
● Start Location- Bicentennial Park: Scioto Mile Fountain, Columbus, OH 43215 ➔ 1st leg: 15 miles
● Break/Meeting point - Camp Chase Trail Parking - 9:30 AM ➔ 2nd leg: 13 miles
● End Location - Prairie Grass Trailhead, 262 W High St, London, OH 43140
● End Time - 1PM ➔ Total: 28 miles
* Important Note - Get on Alkire Rd through the roundabout. (Avoid Darby creek trail-gravel) ~3 miles
* Food places available, before the end point. (W High st & S Walnut st)
Day 2, Friday
● Start Time - 8AM
● Start Location - Prairie Grass Trailhead, 262 W High St, London, OH 43140 ➔ 1st leg: 10.5 miles
● Break/or Meeting point - Shoemakers IGA Supermarket, 111 S Chillicothe St, South Charleston, OH 45368 - 9AM ➔ 2nd leg: 18.9 miles
● Break/Meeting point - Xenia Station, 150 S Miami Ave, Xenia, OH 45385 - 11:30AM ➔ 3rd leg: 7 miles
● End location - Constitution Park, 1871 OH-725, Spring Valley, OH 45370
● End Time - 3PM ➔ Total: 36.3 miles
* Food/Brewery Break in Xenia, OH
* Little Miami Scenic Trail towards Old U.S. 42 to Constitution Park (camping)
Day 3, Saturday
● Start Time - 9AM
● Start Location - Constitution Park, 1871 OH-725, Spring Valley, OH 45370
● Break - somewhere on the trail for water time :) - 11AM - 1PM
● End Location - Morgan's Riverside Campground & Cabins, Gilmour Road, Morrow, OH, 45152 (Pickup Spot)
● End Time - 3PM ➔ Total: 19.3 miles
Final Day 4, Sunday
● Start Location - Morgan's Riverside Campground & Cabins, Gilmour Road, Morrow, OH, 45152
● Start Time - 8AM ➔ 1st leg: 16.4 miles
● Break/Meeting point - Downtown: Loveland, OH (Loveland Ave & Railroad Ave) 10AM ➔ 2nd leg: 15 miles
● End Location - Clear Creek Park, 6200 Batavia Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244
● End Time - 3PM ➔ Total: ~32 miles