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 Maps].
Distance:
4.5 miles
Includes the Badlands, Oakleaf, and Timberlakes loops that all start from one parking lot.
Park Details:
This is a Hamilton County Park, so you’ll need a Great Parks pass to get in. (The passes are a great deal: $10 for entry into all Cincinnati parks for the entire year!)
Check out the Great Parks website for more details.
There is an 11 acre off-leash dog park located at 8715 Hamilton-Cleves Road
Cleves, OH 45002 [Link to Maps].
After The Run Recommendations:
Sunnyside Grill is a classic joint, home of the Lancer sandwich made of a burger stacked between two grilled cheese sandwiches.
If you can snag a table, Ari and Mias is a smaller, but possibly more healthy, alternative.
Trail Maps:
Additional Images:
With a bathroom in the parking lot at the center of all three trails, this hike is ideal for those who are pregnant or have kids!
Interested in other Cincinnati trail runs or hikes? Check out my list of trails here.
New to trail running? Jump to my post on handy gear if you decide you’re ready to invest in your personal fitness.