Hiking and Biking in Greater Cincinnati:
Nearby Opportunities for Family Adventure

Our area is home to an abundance of beautiful, natural areas for hiking and biking. Although several government-sponsored groups are working to create a complete list of these resources, none currently exists. Until that resource becomes available, here is a sampling of local hiking and bike trails.

HIKING TRAILS

Cincinnati Nature Center
Long Branch Farm, Goshen, Ohio
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With 582 acres of agricultural and natural land, this location is open to members only and includes 4 miles of hiking trails. Click here for details, driving directions and trail maps.

Cincinnati Nature Center
Rowe Woods, Milford, Ohio
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With 1,025 acres of fields, forests, ponds and streams, Rowe Woods boasts 18 miles of hiking trails for visitors to enjoy. Click here for admission information, driving directions and trail maps.

Cincinnati Park Board
Multiple Cincinnati Locations
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Fifteen Cincinnati Park Board locations offer hiking trails.

Edge of Appalachia
Adams County
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Located in Adams County, this site is worth the drive with 13,500 Acres of rugged woodlands, prairie openings, waterfalls, giant promontories and clear streams.

Hamilton County Park District
Multiple Hamilton County Locations
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The Hamilton County Park District features more than 35 miles of trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating and horseback riding.

Imago Earth Center
Cincinnati
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23 acres of urban forest located 5 miles from downtown Cincinnati

BIKE TRAIL INFORMATION

City of Cincinnati
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Do you know of links to other area hiking and biking trails that are open to the public? If so, please send them to [email protected] and we will post them.

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