Northwestern Ohio Rails-to-Trails Association (NORTA)

08/11/2026

Our volunteer crew was out today on the south fork clearing downed trees and limbs from the wind we had last night. The rain washed out some groundhog holes and
we filled 4 today. Be careful out there and please report any concerns to us via this page. Thanks!

07/04/2026

good news from bowling green ohio
new pavement for 13.2 m slippery elm trail

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjZqdjmPY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

After 31 years of trail blazing in Wood County, Slippery Elm Trail gets first repaving. https://bgindependentmedia.org/after-31-years-of-trail-blazing-in-wood-county-slippery-elm-trail-gets-first-repaving/

06/30/2026

First energy has contacted us and their contractor will be spraying under their transmission electric lines on s side of WCT trail s fork
from fulton/lucas cty line rd begins july 13
trail will remain open
if contractor is present make sure u are seen before passing
they will let us know when they are finished and will post it here
thanks

06/26/2026

missing person report

04/29/2026

I received this from a Wabash Cannonball Trail supporter on some news from the last Fulton County commissioners meeting. The sections of trail in Fulton County that are not owned by City of Wauseon are owned by NORTA. We will be looking to get some more information.

04/18/2026

It’s going to be a busy summer on s fork
we were contacted earlier that First Energy contractor would be doing maintenance around their Power lines now comes ANR Pipeline who will be doing same along their buried pipeline
Trail will remain open please proceed w/ caution if workers and equipment are present
These activities have been going on for years as trail is used as a utility corridor
NORTA ownership section of WCT that will be effected is from Henry/Lucas cty line rd west to Pleasantview rd in Liberty Center ohio

04/17/2026

Work continues on the south fork as our contractor is cutting and clearing brush from the berms of the trail. This work will continue for the next several weeks depensing on contractor schedule and weather. Please proceed with caution and make sure you are seen before attempting to pass.

04/14/2026

We have received word from the contractor we hired to do trail brush clearing on the south fork from Henry Cty Rd 3 east to Henry/Lucas Countyline Rd. He will be starting Wednesday. The trail will remain open but make sure to proceed with caution. If you encounter workers be sure that you are seen before passing by.
We are hoping the project will be completed in 2 weeks. Watch here for updates.