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Kelley Nature Preserve: Birder’s Loop 2-5 Mile Trail Run
The trail runs along the Little Miami River where you can admire a plethora of wildlife.
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Amberley Green: 3-Mile Trail Run
This is a grassy, rolling hill park that was once a former golf course. It’s located minutes away from French Park.
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Withrow Nature Preserve: Trout Lily Trail 2 Mile Loop
This is a kid friendly and dog friendly trail with a second growth canopy, grassy openings, and an overlook along the bluffs of the Ohio River. In terms of wildlife, the area provides a spectacular habitat for migratory birds such as Warblers. The trail is named after one of many natural wildflowers that bloom here.…
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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!
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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).
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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.
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French Park Outer Loop: 2 to 4 Mile Trail Run
Lovely fall colors and deer sightings with rock jumping through a creek.
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