Reassurance markers for the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail and the Lake Erie Circle Tour along Ohio State Route 531.
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Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

Scenic byway · Ohio

Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail is a designated scenic route in Ohio, about 293 km (182 mi) long.

Top locations in Ohio

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Serpent MoundMountain Peak
Serpent MoundAdams County · 230 m
Lake ErieLake
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Campbell HillMountain Peak
Campbell HillLogan County · 471 m
Chadwick ArboretumBotanical Garden
Chadwick ArboretumFranklin County
Perry's Victory and International Peace MemorialLighthouse
Perry's Victory and International Peace MemorialOttawa County
Wayne National ForestNational Forest
Wayne National ForestLawrence County
Chagrin FallsWaterfall
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Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroParkBotanical Garden
Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroParkMontgomery County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.