Tri-County Triangle Trail, Inc.
A Volunteer Non-Profit Supporting Multi-Use Trails in Fayette, Ross and Highland Counties
Updated 12/21/2018
Questions/Suggestions?
Email tricountytriangletrail@gmail.com
Trail Safety! Following a few guidelines will prevent unnecessary accidents.
Be Courteous.
All trail users, including bicyclists, joggers, walkers, wheelchairs, skateboarders, roller bladers, should be respectful of other users regardless of their mode, speed or level of skill.
Be Predictable.
Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. Always look behind before changing positions on the trail.
Don't Block The Trail.
When in a group or with your pets, use no more than half the trail so as not to block the flow of other users.
Keep Right.
Stay as near to the right side of the trail as is safe, except when passing another user.
Pass On The Left.
Pass others, going your direction, on their left. YIELD TO SLOWER AND ON-COMING TRAFFIC. Use hand signals to alert those behind you of your moves. Look ahead and back to make sure the lane is clear before you pull out and pass. Pass with ample separation and do not move back to the right until safely past. REMEMBER: CHILDREN AND PETS CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE.
Stopping.
When stopping, move off of the trail. Beware of others approaching you from behind and make sure they know you are pulling over.
Give Audible Warning BEFORE Passing.
Give a clear signal by using voice, bell or horn before passing. Give the person you are passing time to respond. Watch for their reaction. So that you can hear these safety signals, please don't wear dual ear headphones on the trail.
Obey All Traffic Signs And Signals.
Use extra caution where trails cross streets. Stop at all signs and intersections and be cautious when crossing driveways. When entering or crossing a trail yield to traffic on the trail.
Be Respectful Of Private Property.
Trails are open to the public, but often the land on the side of the trail is private property. Please respect all property rights and stay on trail and berm.
Clean Up Litter.
Do not leave glass, paper, cans, plastic, or any other debris on or near a trail. If you drop something, please remove it immediately. If you do find litter please help by picking it up.
Please! Do not block farm equipment access if parking along road.
Always Exercise
Due Care And Caution!
“Tri-County Triangle Trail” has a new name! Paint Creek Recreation Trail
The trail had official and “unofficial” names for sections of the trail in City of Chillicothe, Ross County, Fayette County and City of Washington Court House. Now the trail will have a single new name for the entire length.
Tri-County Triangle Trail Supports Recreation in Fayette and Ross Counties
Since it’s founding in 1991 Tri-County Triangle Trail, Inc., an all volunteer group that has no paid employees or office, has supported the creation and maintenance of recreational trails for walking, cycling, walking your dog, running or just enjoying a nature walk. Working closely with the Ross County Park District, Village of Frankfort, City of Chillicothe, Township Trustees, a 30 plus mile paved trail from Chillicothe to Washington Court House was constructed.
Tri-County Triangle Trail worked diligently to acquire the right-of-way from the railroad then donate the land to Ross County Park District in Ross County and then support and assist in the completion of the trail from Washington Court House to Chillicothe.
Along the trail you will see the natural beauty of the region including streams, pastoral country views, wild life and flowers and even a covered bridge! However maintaining and making improvements to the trail requires funds and labor to mow, remove dying trees, cut back invasive weeds, repair root damage to pavement, repair and maintain the signage, pavement surface and construct amenities such as covered benches. TTT makes funds available to assist in the maintenance and repairs to the trail and volunteers of Tri-County Trail work regularly in Ross County with the Ross County Park District and local Township Trustees, City of Washington and County Engineer in Fayette County to maintain the trail and improve trail user experience.
Our volunteers regularly remove fallen trees and branches, power sweep the trail, mow parking areas, make pavement repairs and clean up litter along the trail. Recently TTT has sealed cracks in payment and applied an environmental friendly sealant to extend trail life. We have also converted a bridge to a covered bridge, paved bridge decks as a maintenance repair, painted stop and stop bars at intersections, replaced stop signs, repaired vandalism and completed paving of a mile of trail and improved parking area at the Robinson Rd trail head. All these improvements were completed with the generous donations of trail supporters, income from our annual Cookie Ride, and small, but important, grants from Fayette Travel and Tourism!
Budget demands and loss of revenues by the Ross County Park District, increasing costs of maintenance as the trail gets “older” and some serious erosion issues that need attention makes the contributions by supporters to Tri-County Triangle Trail, Inc. and volunteer work on the trail even more important now than in the past! To assist in our efforts please email us at tricountytriangletrail@gmail.com
Tri-County Triangle Trail is a 501c3 non-profit so your contributions are tax deductible.
Tri-County Triangle Trail, Inc. Board of Directors and supporters would like to thank the Ross County Park District, Ross and Fayette County Commissioners, Township Trustees where trail is located, the City of Washington Court House and City of Chillicothe, the Fayette Travel and Tourism for their continued support of making the Paint Creek Recreational Trail (Formerly the Tri-County Triangle Trail) the longest and most scenic recreational trail in Southern Ohio!
We look forward to working to continue to improve the trail and keep it open for generations to come. A priority is to support the effort to properly fund the Ross and Fayette County Park Districts to meet the challenges of maintaining and improving the trail and all parks in Ross and Fayette County.
Maps and Trail Amenities
Trail Map Interactive Google map of trail. Zoom in for more detailed information and use satellite view for ground features. Shows features, parks, water, restrooms, restaurants, points of interest and more along or near the trail.
Trail Amenities A list of services including rest areas, restaurants, parks, water, point of interest, historic sites along or near the trail.
Jamestown Connector East to Washington Court House Map: Follow this LINK for route from the Jamestown Connector, which connects Xenia Station west to Fayette County Line, with the Paint Creek Recreational Trail in Washington Court House.
Distance is 18.2 miles (Rosemoor Rd to Washington Court House and Paint Creek Recreational Trail to/from Chillicothe.
Looking for a Tri-County Triangle Trail T-Shirt? Stop by Rivers Bend Bike Shop, 94 W Water Street, Chillicothe, Ohio and pick up up 1 or more! Phone 740-779-0061 Facebook Map and Directions
100% of proceeds from sale of shirts benefit the trail!
Annual New Years Daze Ride January 1, 2019
Looking to start the New Year with a casual bike ride?! Join fellow bicyclists for the Annual New Years Daze Ride starting/finishing at Brad Lightle Park! Meet at 1:00 PM on January 1, 2019 for a fun ride on the Paint Creek Recreational Trail. CLICK HERE for directions to Brad Lightle Park.