Lake Erie is Ohio’s greatest resource and Lake Erie Coastal Ohio supports providing travelers with access to its beaches, parks, preserves, lighthouses, islands, historical sites, adventure sites, quaint villages, and big cities. The Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail is an America’s scenic byway which weaves along the southern shore of Lake Erie for 293 miles, connecting many of these destinations between Toledo and Conneaut. Both here and on the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail mobile app you’ll find locations to fish, bird watch, bike, boat, camp, learn, tour, eat, explore, and interact! Lake Erie Coastal Ohio is truly a destination with something for everyone. A trip to Lake Erie Coastal Ohio along our America’s byway can last all day or much longer!
About
The Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Steering Committee was established in 2016 as a result of a recommendation from the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail byway’s 2015 Corridor Management Plan. The mission of the committee is to promote tourism and quality of life while advocating for the preservation of natural, historical, and cultural resources.
Nature
Check out stunning photos of the natural beauty along Ohio's Lake Erie Shore, from Toldeo to Conneaut!
Designated an Ohio Scenic Byway in December 2004, the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail Scenic Byway is 293 miles long and borders Lake Erie between Conneaut and Toledo. It links to The Pennsylvania Seaway Trail near Conneaut, leading to an uninterrupted 805 mile byway experience through New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
History

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Howard Marsh will restore coastal wetlands in the Warbler Capital near Lake Erie: Click here to learn all about this exciting project sponsored by Metroparks Toledo in Lucas County!
Howard Marsh