-
Miami Whitewater Forest: 4.5 Mile Trail Run
A large forest and lake with boating activities, camping, paved bike paths, dog park and hiking trails. In fact, it’s the largest park in the Great Parks of Hamilton County! Location: Cleves, OH near Harrison. Map Directions: Meet at the parking lot at the trailheads: 39°15’02.3″N 84°44’52.3″W Trailheads are located at Timberlakes Dr. [Link to…
-
How to Find Pawpaw Fruit in Ohio
Even though pawpaws are locally grown in Ohio, they are surprisingly difficult to come by! If you’re a non-local like me, you might be wondering, if pawpaws are native to the region, why can’t you just buy one in a grocery store? This is because the fruit must ripen on the tree, and once the…
-
Shawnee Lookout: 3 Mile Trail Run
This park and 5 mile archeological district is known locally for its scenic river views, ancient burial mounds, and being a good spot to find pawpaws (if you’re lucky enough to happen upon one at the right time of year when they’re ripe!). The area also has a mix of history to explore. While you’re…
-
Caesar’s Creek Horseshoe Falls and Swinging Bridge Trail: 4.4 Mile Trail Run
An Ohio state park and lake approximately 50 minutes from Cincinnati with mountain bike trails, waterfalls, and a swinging rope bridge. It even has a dog friendly beach. (See also https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/6-swinging-bridge-trails-in-ohio-that-offer-the-perfect-amount-of-adventure/ for more rope bridge excursion ideas in Ohio) Location: Waynesville, Ohio The Flat Fork Ridge Recreation Area is where you’ll find the trailhead. This…
-
East Fork Lake: 5.6 Mile Backpack Trail Run
Some say the area reminds them of the Appalachian Trail. While this route is surrounded by water, the trail is just far enough away from the lake and rivers that you only see water at the beach. I personally reveled in seeing natural ferns throughout the woods.
-
Trail Race Running 101: A Fleet Feet Dirt Days Review
The race was conveniently located in Mt. Airy Forest, a location we run regularly, and right at the usual 8:30 AM time! A nice crew of the Brink Trail runners signed up to join in the fun.
-
Easy Rest Stops Along I-70 for Kids and Dogs
Close stops along the highway between Kansas City and Cincinnati… worth stopping for!
-
Sharon Woods Gorge: 4 Mile Trail and Lake Run
A trail with beautiful overlooks, not to be confused with the Sharon Woods near Columbus, OH!
-
Highfield Discovery Children’s Garden: An Enormous Playscape Playground at Glenwood Gardens in Cincinnati
Perhaps you ran across this article from my post on recommending the trails at Glenwood for running, or you’re just looking for an engaging magical space to take kids to explore and play. Glenwood Gardens is a great destination for the whole family.
-
Glenwood Gardens Bike Trail and Children’s Discovery Garden: 3-6 Mile Trail Run
The trails are easy to navigate, and doable with an all terrain stroller! You can tailor your route as long or short as you’re feeling that day with little risk of getting lost, and there’s a clean bathroom even when the center is closed. This trail is a perfect fit for trail running newbies who…
-
Cincinnati Nature Center: 4-Mile Trail Run
There’s definitely more to the park than trails. Be sure to check out the children’s playscape and events such as their plant sales!
-
Devou Park: 3-4 Mile Bike Trail
This park is known for it’s beautiful overlook views. There’s also a historic museum on site with a children’s nature playscape (Natureplay@BCM).
-
Mt. Airy Forest: Stone Steps 5-Mile Loop
Fairly technical but beautiful trails. The big loop goes UP two of Cincy’s most famous spots: the Stone Steps and Gummy Bear Hill.
-
Mitchell Memorial Forest: Two 4-Mile Mountain Bike Trail Loops
The forest is high tree canopy that was planted in the 1930’s, but feels much older. This is a group of two 4-mile multi-use trails. Choose either loop for a 4 mile run, or do both for a total of 8 miles.
-
Straight Street Hill Climb: 0.36 Mile Race
For those who like pain, this is a deceptively easy run that pushes the limits of your body. Run, bike, ruck, or crawl; there are multiple choices of how to travel up the hill with varying levels of difficulty. The official race is scheduled annually, the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
-
Mariemont South 80 Trails: 3 to 4 miles
Mariemont Village is a National Historic Landmark District known for its 1920’s English Tudor revival architecture. I go there for the croissants.
-
French Park Outer Loop: 2 to 4 Mile Trail Run
Lovely fall colors and deer sightings with rock jumping through a creek.
-
Cincinnati Trail Running: Easy Hikes 3 to 6 Miles Long
Start your trail running journey here! This post is a table of contents, listing 10 different 3-5 mile trail runs in Cincinnati. From here, click on links to read in-depth about each trail or race.
-
Basic Trail Running Gear
Obsessed with running in nature like me and also need a holiday gift list to give to family? I gotcha covered.
-
Five Best Cincinnati Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals
The season is among us with so many fall farms to visit in the Cincy area. After checking out the top five reviews, be sure to check out my full list of farms at the end of the post! Perhaps, if you’re like me, after visiting more than one farm while surviving on little sleep,…
From Fermenting To Finance
And family! Life hacks I wish I knew sooner that might just help you.