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1. What is the Creekside Trail?

The Creekside Trail is part of the Miami Valley Trail network. The trail runs from Xenia Station in Xenia to the Eastwood Metro Park in Dayton.

In Greene County, it is called the Creekside Trail, in Montgomery County it is called the Creekside Recreational Trail. This segment is 17.2 miles long and runs East / West along Route 35 for most of its length.

The trail is maintained by Greene County and Montgomery County. The entire length of the trail is paved with very little grade. The trail follows railroad right-of-ways that were converted to trails.

2. How can I get to the Creekside Trail?

In Beavercreek, there are several places to park along the trail. You can look at the available map to find the official parking areas for the Creekside Trail. You can also use this map to find walking or bike access to the trail.

The “P” symbols designate parking, the bike symbol designates walking or bike access. The trail can also be access at all crossroads.

3. How can I tell someone about maintenance needs on the Creekside Trail?

To tell someone about maintenance that needs to be done on the Creekside Trail, you can send email to Creekside Trail Maintenance with specific maintenance information. The information will be sent to the proper authorities. Please be as specific as you can about where the issue is and what needs to be done.

4. Where can I get updates about new bike trails in the areas?

The Miami Valley Rails Trails organization has the most up-to-date information about the trail network and plans.

5. What are the Beavercreek on-road marked routes?

Beavercreek has a long-term plan to mark routes that have fairly low volumes of vehicle traffic and having fairly good visibility to vehicle drivers for bikers and pedestrians using the routes for bicyclists to use to get around in Beavercreek. There are 2 routes that are marked, with others planned. View a map online.

6. How can I get updates on marked routes in Beavercreek?

You can get updates on marked routes in Beavercreek by reviewing the Beavercreek Bikeway Master Plan.

7. How can I find organized rides in the area?

The Beavercreek Advisory Committee does not organize rides. There are several organizations in the area that sponsor group rides. One of the most comprehensive list of organized rides can be found on the Dayton Cycling Club webpage.

8. Who do I call in case of emergencies on Creekside Trail?

Assuming you have a mobile phone (there are no pay / fixed phones on Creekside Trail), you should call 911 and report your position as accurately as possible. Please use the nearest street crossing and approximately how far from the street you are.

9. Is there water available on Creekside Trail?

There are water fountains at the 5th and 3rd gazebo, and at the Factory Road parking facility. Be aware that these fountains are turned off in late fall through early spring.

10. Where do I find more information on laws governing use of bicycles on roadways?

You can find more information on laws governing the use of bicycles on roadways at the following sources:

• Beavercreek Ordinances
• Ohio Bicycle Federation
• Ohio State Department of Transportation (DOT)

11. How do I register my bicycle in case it is stolen?

You can register you bicycle with the City of Dayton on their Police Bicycle Registration website.

12. Which public facilities have bike racks?

The following locations have bicycle racks available to the public:

• 5th / 3rd Park
• Beavercreek Senior Center
• City Hall
• Community Park
• Grange Hall Road Creekside Trail Access
• Lofino Park / Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
• Nutter Park
• Public Services Building

13. How can I make recommendations on trail projects, routes, and signs?

You can send an email to the Bikeway Advisory Committee for route, project, sign suggestions you may have to improve the trails or signage concerning the trails.

14. How can I get involved with the Beavercreek Bikeway Advisory Committee or biking organizations in and around Beavercreek?

The Beavercreek Bikeway Advisory Committee meets monthly and you are invited to attend any of those meetings and provide input at that time.

Other biking organizations in the area include:

• Dayton Cycling Club
• Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure
• Miami Valley Rails to Trails Organization
• Ohio Bicycle Federation
• Pedalopolis