Richland B & O Trail

Explore one of Ohio’s best leisure trails! Spanning 18.4 miles, the Richland B&O Trail is popular with residents and visitors alike. The paved trail runs along the former Baltimore & Ohio railway and is perfect for both short trips and longer outings.

Travel as many miles as you wish at your own pace and whatever direction you choose.

“Rather than merely rolling past communities, the B&O Trail invites discovery all along the way — that’s where the real fun begins!”

No matter how you choose to travel the Trail, some of the best parts are the opportunities to hop on and off to explore. While winding through scenic countryside and crossing rivers, the Trail connects Mansfield, the Connector Trail, Lexington, Bellville, Butler and one of the stunningly beautiful attractions in Kingwood Center Gardens. There are places for quiet lunches, enjoying ice cream, shopping and even sipping wine at a popular inn.

The new B & O Connector Trail is a 1.1‑mile, 10‑foot–wide path linking the Richland B&O Trail to Trimble Road via a newly built tunnel under Trimble Road, designed to give pedestrians and cyclists safe, vehicle‑free access. The trail enhances regional connectivity, offering better access to local businesses, shopping, and residential areas.

There are 12 parking areas along the trail, ensuring easy and convenient access. It is handicapped accessible and bike rentals and repairs are available at Y-Not Cycling & Fitness in Lexington.

Only Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are permitted on the trail. Class 3 e-bikes are not due to their top speed. Note: there are no charging stations along the trail so make sure to bring the bike fully charged!

Did you know that the Bellville, Butler, and Lexington Branches of the library offer a variety of bikes for you to check out and ride on the bike trail with a valid MRCPL library card? Check out this short video on how easy it is to rent.

Richland B & O Trail Parking

Mile Marker	Nearest valid USPS address
0: Hitchman Park, Butler	21 W Elm St, Butler, OH 44822
0.5: In front of The Whiffletree, Butler	28 Main St., Butler, OH 44822
5: next to Hines Ave Bridge, Ogle St., Bellville	78 E Ogle St, Bellville, OH 44813
5.5: Bike Depot, Bell Ave, Bellville	24 Bell St., Bellville, OH 44813
8: off 97 just southeast from Der Dutchman Restaurant, Bellville	650 SR 97 W, Bellville, OH 44813
11.5: next to Senior Center, Lexington	67 E Main St., Lexington, OH 44904
11.6: beside Community Park, Lexington	158 Plymouth St., Lexington, OH 44904
15: Deer Park, Mansfield	1291 Home Rd., Mansfield, OH 44904
16: Millsboro Rd, Mansfield	1301 Millsboro Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906
18.2: Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield	50 North Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906
18.4: North Lake Park, Mansfield	236 Hope Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903

Do not leave cars parked overnight or leave valuables in your vehicle unattended.