Conotton Creek Trail

Conotton Creek Trail is a former railroad corridor that stretches more than 10 kilometers through wetlands, farmland, woods, and rock formations. The path links several small towns and offers walkers and cyclists a continuous route through changing landscapes.

The trail follows the former Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway line, which once carried iron ore from the Great Lakes to steel mills. The railroad corridor also played an important role in moving coal from local mines in the area.

The trail forms part of the Industrial Heartlands Trails network and the Great American Rail-Trail, connecting communities across multiple states for recreational purposes.

The trail has informational signs at six different staging areas that provide guidance and context about the nature and history of the route. There are rest spots with benches, shelters, and portable toilets for longer visits.

More than 40 birdhouses line the entire route and provide homes for various bird species. Particularly east of Bowerston, ponds shelter herons, eagles, geese, and ducks in large numbers.

Location: Harrison County

Part of: Great American Rail-Trail

GPS coordinates: 40.38260,-81.06180

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47