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The Genoa Township Trail is an important link in the Ohio-to-Erie Trail chain that lies north of Westerville in Delaware County, Ohio.

Genoa Township in Delaware County

The former rail corridor heads north out of Westerville toward Sunbury in a straight line, crossing a few roads along the way before ending at its current northern terminus at Plumb Road.

This bikeway offers an environment that's far removed from the urban bustle just to its south. In summer the trail is shrouded in foilage and hidden from nearby Rt. 3 that closely parallels the trail. The vegetation buffer keeps you delightfully unaware of nearby traffic as you make your way along its short span.

McNamara Park offers a connector to the bikeway near its midpoint. The park offers facilities, parking and more paved trail that skirts the grounds. This is a great place to refill those water bottles before heading further north along the Ohio-to-Erie route.

At the time of our visit, the trail was an isolated segment that came to a deadend just north of the Rt. 3 / Old 3-C Highway split in Westerville. Since that time a connection has been constructed at Mt. Royal Avenue that should link trail users to the trail along Northgate Way and on south to Maxtown Road where the Westerville Rail Trail begins.

The Rt. 3 / Old 3-C Highway crossing is very busy. Use caution here. We don't know if the connector is signed at this time. Use the Gmap to view the link. (Select 'Westerville & Genoa Trails' below the map.)

The Genoa Township Trail and nearby McNamara Park were both relatively new and in first-class condition when we visited.

Trail Specs:

Class: A1++

Length: 4.1 miles / asphalt - approx. 10' wide

Condition: Excellent

Facilities: In McNamara Park along with parking.

Food: Nearby Westerville to the south.

Parking: McNamara Park is located just north of Big Walnut Road. The entrance is just north of the Genoa Police and Fire Dept. complex.

The Delaware County Friends of the Trail also list the following parking areas, though some may be a bit further from the trail: Highland Lakes Avenue, the church at Rt. 3 & Freeman Rd, the Fire/Police station at Rt. 3 & Big Walnut Rd and the church at Rt. 3 & Lewis Center Rd.

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Trail Basics Trail Safety Bikeway Facilities Trip Planning Rules & Tips Trail Overseers Trail Surfaces & Uses Terms & Definitions Review Notes Trail Classes Share Trail News	Resize A A A How old is this? The Genoa Township Trail is an important link in the Ohio-to-Erie Trail chain that lies north of Westerville in Delaware County, Ohio. Genoa Township in Delaware County The former rail corridor heads north out of Westerville toward Sunbury in a straight line, crossing a few roads along the way before ending at its current northern terminus at Plumb Road. This bikeway offers an environment that's far removed from the urban bustle just to its south. In summer the trail is shrouded in foilage and hidden from nearby Rt. 3 that closely parallels the trail. The vegetation buffer keeps you delightfully unaware of nearby traffic as you make your way along its short span. McNamara Park offers a connector to the bikeway near its midpoint. The park offers facilities, parking and more paved trail that skirts the grounds. This is a great place to refill those water bottles before heading further north along the Ohio-to-Erie route. At the time of our visit, the trail was an isolated segment that came to a deadend just north of the Rt. 3 / Old 3-C Highway split in Westerville. Since that time a connection has been constructed at Mt. Royal Avenue that should link trail users to the trail along Northgate Way and on south to Maxtown Road where the Westerville Rail Trail begins. The Rt. 3 / Old 3-C Highway crossing is very busy. Use caution here. We don't know if the connector is signed at this time. Use the Gmap to view the link. (Select 'Westerville & Genoa Trails' below the map.) The Genoa Township Trail and nearby McNamara Park were both relatively new and in first-class condition when we visited. Trail Specs: Class: A1++ Length: 4.1 miles / asphalt - approx. 10' wide Condition: Excellent Facilities: In McNamara Park along with parking. Food: Nearby Westerville to the south. Parking: McNamara Park is located just north of Big Walnut Road. The entrance is just north of the Genoa Police and Fire Dept. complex. The Delaware County Friends of the Trail also list the following parking areas, though some may be a bit further from the trail: Highland Lakes Avenue, the church at Rt. 3 & Freeman Rd, the Fire/Police station at Rt. 3 & Big Walnut Rd and the church at Rt. 3 & Lewis Center Rd. Westerville McNamara-Park Plumb-Rd Galena 4.1mi 1.9mi 0mi	Updates & Comments Featured Review Trail Specs Maps & More Weather Forecast \| Weather Maps