The five-mile bike trail is a new part of the North Coast Inland Trail. Author: Jonathan Monk Updated: 8:14 PM EDT April 30, 2021 GENOA, Ohio — Two Ottawa County communities have always had a connection through proximity, but now they have a physical connection that will allow neighbors from both communities to enjoy nature and stay healthy. The project has been in the works since 2011, and was mostly funded through Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) grants. It cost around $2.5 million, with the majority of the money going into repurposing a former railroad track and building multiple pedestrian bridges over creeks. Now, the villages hope the new way of casual travel means more neighbors will be visiting the neighboring villages.