Roger Starnes has such a heart for Clinton County Trails, most especially the trail that runs through his hometown of Sabina, the Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail. We are fortunate to have him on our team with his vast knowledge of the railroad lines that once ran along our trails.

At our August board meeting, we were joined by several citizens from Clarksville. They shared their concern about the creation of a trail from Ogden road through Clarksville to Morrow. They shared their concern about the location of that trail through their property. A good discussion was had with members of the Trails Coalition sharing perspective and insights with members of the Clarksville community, as well as listening to their questions and concerns.

We were happy to have Kenny Upthegrove from the Wilmington City Parks Board at the meeting sharing about trail projects, including paving of the Luther Warren Peace Path, that the park system is working on.

We have received another Legacy Fund grant. This time, we will receive $80,500 to fully fund the paving of the remainder of the Clinton-Fayette Friendship Trail. We do not yet know for sure when the paving project will be completed.
We hope to be able to notify the community of the timeline of this work so that we can close the trail as needed. We are grateful to the Clinton County Parks Board for working on the logistics for this job.

The mission of the Wilmington Bicycle Club is to build a supportive and inclusive community that shares a love for cycling and the outdoors. They host regular group rides, bike maintenance workshops, and social events to help you connect with fellow cyclists and make new friends. The meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at  7pm at Wheelies on Mulberry. You do not have to reside in Wilmington to attend.

It's not too late to submit your trail photos for the 2026 Trail Calendar! 

Calling all shutterbugs, photography enthusiasts, and trail-lovers! The Trails Coalition is excited to announce a call for photos for our 2026 Trail Calendar and media promotions. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an amateur photographer, we want to see your best shots!

We're looking for high-quality, visually stunning photos that showcase the beauty of our trails and the surrounding landscape. Suitable subjects include:

• Breathtaking landscapes and vistas

• Wildlife in their natural habitats

• Still life shots of trailside treasures

• Historic structures and trail infrastructure

• People enjoying the trails

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​All photographers, regardless of skill level or experience, are welcome to submit their photos. This is a fantastic opportunity for local photographers to get their work featured and recognized.

To submit your photos, simply email us your high-resolution images before November 1, 2025. We'll take care of the rest! As a token of appreciation, all contributing photographers will receive recognition for their submissions.

Don't miss out on this chance to share your passion for photography and the outdoors with our community. Get snapping and send us your best shots!

​Email us at [email protected] to share your photos and become part of our Trails Coalition family.
Happy trails and happy snapping!

​Bruce Saunders, the President of the Coalition, was in invited to attend a Memorable Morrow meeting to discuss the building of a trail to connect Morrow to Clarksville. Memorable Morrow is a committee of downtown business leaders working together to continue to develop downtown Morrow.

​Bruce met with Memorable Morrow in April, 2021, about a planned 9-mile extension from Wilmington through Clarksville to Morrow. It's exciting to revisit this topic with our friends in Morrow! We'll continue to reconnect with them periodically. Stay tuned for more developments!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who took time to advocate for continued trail development.

The Ohio legislation to remove eminent domain from trail building was vetoed by Ohio Governor Dewine. Governor DeWine's veto of the eminent domain ban for recreational trails in Ohio was pivotal because it preserved a critical tool for building and expanding community bike and pedestrian pathways. Follow the link if you want to CONTACT Governor Dewine to thank him for his veto.

We have just started working with a marketing team to create a systematic plan for promoting the trails! It’s the same marketing team that has been working with Wilmington College. We’ll keep you posted on our plans. In the meantime, keep following us on our social media platforms - Instagram and Facebook to see what’s happening on the trails, including events, nature, history of the trails, and more! You’re invited to share our posts on your social media feeds and provide us information on your time on the trail or upcoming community event for us to post on our pages!

A mission of Clinton County Trails Coalition is to advocate for trail development. It is important for us to make our voices heard. You’re invited to attend your city council or township meetings to speak out in support of trail development. Below is contact information for our state senator.

• Kyle Koehler
• Address:  Senate Building 1 Capitol Square Ground Floor 035 Columbus, Ohio
• Web: Ohiosenate.gov/kyle-koehler
• Phone: 614-466-3780

There has been trail work happening on the Luther Warren Peace Path. We are so grateful to our friends in the city and parks for their trail maintenance. We will use our social media feeds to keep everyone updated on trail closures as soon as we are made aware.

The spring rains have caused a washout along theFriendship Trail in Sabina, causing a large hole to be created along the trail. We are working with local businesses and city officials to get that resolved as quickly as possible.We are hopeful to have the rest of the Friendship Trail in Sabina paved. We are awaiting grant approval for this funding.

A small group is planning to meet at the trailhead at Nelson to clean off graffiti on the first bridge as we walk towards Mulberry along the Luther Warren Peace Path. Anyone is welcome to join us. Please email us [email protected] to let us know when you notice trails that require maintenance.