Ohio-to-Erie Bike Trail
Hearthstone Inn & Suites hotel is located directly on Trail #1 (The Ohio-To-Erie Trail/Prarie Grass Trail). We are 7.78 miles from the Little Miami Bike Trail (Trail #3) with the connection hub centralized at Xenia Station. From the Xenia Station trail hub you can bike on some of the most amazing off-road cycling bike routes in the United States! Unlike national hotel "brands", you'll discover a much higher level of comfort, cleanliness, safety, and enjoyment at our independent lodging property. You are sure to return again and again to Hearthstone Inn & Suites!
The trails wind through small towns rich with history and charm including Cedarville, Yellow Springs, and Loveland. We have hosted "century-riders," small groups of bike trail enthusiasts, out-of-state bike trail visitors, coast-to-coast racers and adventurers, and leisure riders exploring our trail on a two-person tandem (we have bike rentals available, including a "bicycle-built-for-two"). If traveling from Xenia Station by bicycle, we are 7.8 miles northeast on Trail #1 towards Columbus—the Ohio-to-Erie trail ("OTET"). Come into the Village of Cedarville at the Main Street bike trail intersection, hop off your bike, and just walk into our lobby!
Any cyclist using the bike trail is welcome to take a break at our Bike Trail Oasis for a water fill-up or some ice to cool down. We sell beverages and snacks to help replenish energy and refresh the weary. Our Bike Trail Patio is available, providing tables, chairs, and bistro-type umbrellas for any prolonged "kick-back" needed. Biking groups staying with us totally enjoy our Bike Trail Patio after a long day of trail adventure! Spring-Summer-Fall, cyclists drop in constantly to say "Hi!", then back on their two-wheeled journey!
Our guests may secure their bikes on our Bike Trail Patio bike rack, or along our wrap-around porch, or they may take them into their guest rooms for extra safe-keeping. All we ask is that guests do not use our guest towels to clean their bikes, nor take the bike to bed! Grime and grease are not easily removed!
NOTE: E-Bikes must demonstrate full UL 2849 Certification in order to be brought into the hotel. See "Biking FAQ" section for more details.
See "Biking FAQs" section below for more information.
Miami Valley Bike Trails
Ohio's Miami Valley area offers both beautiful open-road / back-road cycling, as well as a wonderful system of recreational trails to its residents and visitors. Over 250 miles of delightful, invigorating trails stretch across five counties, crossing a variety of terrains. The Little Miami/Ohio-to-Erie Bike Trail system is primarily a fully-paved, former railroad bed. It connects at the centrally-located Xenia Bike Station hub to the Ohio-to-Erie Trail and a number of other interconnected routes.
The quaint Xenia Station is the meeting point for five major bike trails. Designed as a 19th-century train station, Xenia Station contains a replica of the original Xenia telegraph office.
Greene County Bike Trails
If you like bike paths, Greene County is the gateway to over 140 miles of paved rails-to-trails. Prefer the open road? There are over 600 miles of relaxing country roads, try one of our suggested rides. Mountain biking? We have over 14 miles of dedicated trails. You'll discover espresso bars, bike rentals (right here at Hearthstone too!) and restaurants right on the bike paths.
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Biking FAQs
Where can I store my bike?
We are in a small, safe, family-friendly village. You may confidently lock your bike securely in our side patio bike rack, to a railing on our covered wrap-around porch, or store your bike in your room (as long as you do not sleep with it!). Or you may leave it/them secured in or on your vehicle.
Can I request First Floor?
Although we endeavor to provide first-floor accommodations to cyclists (when possible), we cannot guarantee first floor, in view of the prioritization of any guest(s) with physical mobility issues, or when large numbers of cyclists are being accommodated.
By the way, our delightful Guest Patio provides cyclists/groups with a comfortable area to sit, talk, play cards, or enjoy a beverage under Edison light illumination. Bike rentals are available on site! We have single (standard) bikes and a delightful 2-person tandem available for hourly or daily rental.
I have an E-Bike. Any special rules?
Do to the inherent danger of Li-ion batteries, E-bikes may ONLY be stored in your room if your bike conforms to UL 2849 Certification. CHARGING of e-bikes is NOT PERMITTED inside the building, including your room, at any time. Charging MAY be done using our exterior outlets on our wrap-around porch or in our Cyclist Patio area. Charging must be supervised/monitored and may NOT be done overnight. If your e-bike cannot demonstrate UL 2849 Certification, it MUST be stored in an exterior location, such as on our covered porch railings or Cyclist Patio bike rack.
What are your bike rental rates?
STANDARD BIKE $10.00/HR $39.00/DAY
TANDEM (2-seater) $20.00/HR $69.00/DAY
Helmets are recommended and available at no extra charge. All regional rail-trails are fully paved (formerly the railroad bed for the B&O, then Pennsylvania RR) and are virtually flat with some occasional slight 1-2% grades. Most rail-trails are off-road with intermittent road crossings. Bikes are available for rental through October, and typically are stored once the weather turns uncomfortable for riding. Bikes may be rented and used only during daylight hours.
What is the distance to trails from Hearthstone Inn & Suites (one-way, via bike trail system)
Cincinnati (Trail 1) - 65
Loveland (Trail 1) - 50
Xenia (Trail 1) - 8
Yellow Springs (Trail 1 to Xenia hub, then Trail 3 to Yellow Springs) - 19
London (Trail 1) - 22
Columbus Area (Trail 1 to current end at Camp Chase Trail-head) - 40