Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic Byways

Address: c/o Lake Erie Coastal Ohio
PO Box 1639
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-609-0399;
Web: www.coastalohio.com Description: The Byway links 300 museums and natural areas along Lake Erie's southern shore. It features: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, which commemorates the War of 1812's Battle of Lake Erie and the 150 years of peace between the United States and Canada; the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area/Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, consistently ranked a top 10 birding spot in North America; the Hubbard House, a stopover for refugee slaves fleeing to Canada; and Kelleys Island, which shows the effect of glaciation on the earth's surface. Byway also offers excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Legth: 293 miles. Start/Endpoint: Byway runs along the southern shore of Lake Erie from the Pennsylvania state line to just south of Toledo. Time to Allow: 8 hours. Designation/Year: National Scenic Byway (2005).

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