Sports & Recreation Little Miami Scenic Trail Named Top 5
This local bike trail received national recognition from multiple media outlets in 2021 of the region’s towns and cities, including the historic downtown areas of Loveland, Milford, and Lebanon. Two state parks, John Bryan and Caesar Creek, can be reached from the trail, as well as a number of eateries and breweries to unwind and refuel. The entire Cincinnati region has 116,000 acres of protected greenspace, including 351 parks and nearly 40 nature preserves.” It may be the “Little” Miami Scenic Trail, but it’s definitely been getting some big attention recently. The Little Miami Scenic Trail was also a factor in Forbes recently naming Cincinnati The Loveland portion as a top 2021 destination for of the trail. travelers. The trail is continuing to expand. Construction began in February on the Beechmont Bridge Connector, a new halfmile link between the Little Miami Scenic Trail and the Ohio River Trail. This will officially add the Little Miami Scenic Trail to the Cincinnati Riding or Walking Network (CROWN) project to Savana Willhoite link up over 100 miles of the single trail in the Miami Valley Trail network, area’s trails. Led by Tri-State Trails (an initiative beginning just east of Cincinnati in Anderson of regional sustainability alliance Green Township and stretching up to Springfield, Umbrella), Wasson Way, Ohio River Way Ohio, via 78 miles of paved, multi-modal and a public-private partnership, the 34paths. What seems to be especially mile CROWN urban trail loop will connect important to Afar is not what the trail is like more than 100 miles of pre-existing and but where it can take you. The magazine to-be-constructed trail systems while makes special note of the trail’s stops in boosting economic development, improving Loveland, Milford and Lebanon, as well as transportation options, stimulating the accessibility of Caesar Creek and John businesses and promoting healthy activities. Bryan State Parks. Currently in mid-construction with various Here’s what Afar says: “The Little Miami segments complete and open for recreation, Scenic Trail runs 78 miles from Cincinnati it will serve as a hub to access the Little to Springfield in Ohio, making it one of Miami Scenic Trail, Ohio River Trail, Mill the nation’s longest paved multi-use trail networks. A large portion of the trail borders Creek Greenway, Wasson Way and Murray Path. It also will include downtown’s Smale the banks of the Little Miami River, allowing Riverfront Park, which was named one of pedestrians to get off foot to kayak or canoe USA Today’s top 10 riverwalks in 2021, and instead. As the longest single path in the Riverfront Commons in Northern Kentucky. Miami Valley network, the well-shaded miamivalleytrails.org. Little Miami Scenic Trail connects many
When it comes to seeing the sights and sounds of Greater Cincinnati by foot — or by bike — we’ve known for a while that the Little Miami Scenic Trail is one of the best around. But it’s always nice when other people finally catch on, isn’t it? Afar magazine, a guide focused on experiential travel, features the Little Miami Scenic Trail as one of the five best urban trails in the United States. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is the longest
Annual Manual 2021/2022
Best of Cincinnati
Voting results from CityBeat’s 2021 readers’ poll
Barre
1. Pure Barre Oakley 2. The Barre Code 3. DEFINE: body & mind
Biking Trail
1. Loveland Bike Trail 2. Miami Whitewater Forest 3. Devou Park Backcountry Trails
Climbing Gym
1. University of Cincinnati Campus Recreation Center 2. Climb Time 3. Mosaic Climbing
Coach/Manager (Pro/College)
1. Luke Fickell (University of Cincinnati Football) 2. John Brannen (University of Cincinnati Men’s Basketball) 3. Matt Thomas (Cincinnati Cyclones)
Golf Course (Public) 1. Blue Ash Golf Course 2. Devou Park Golf Course 3. Aston Oaks Golf Club
Health Club/Gym
1. YMCA 2. Mercy Health HealthPlex 3. Planet Fitness
Hiking Trail
1. Cincinnati Nature Center 2. Loveland Bike Trail 3. Sharon Woods 4. Ault Park 5. Mount Airy Forest 6. Miami Whitewater Forest 7. Devou Park Backcountry Trails 8. Bender Mountain 9. East Fork State Park 10. Winton Woods
Jogging Route 1. Loveland Bike Trail 2. Eden Park 3. Ault Park
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