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IN CINCINNATI & THE MIAMI VALLEY Strapping on your helmet and hopping on your bike is a great way to get some fresh air and get your body moving. Fill up your water bottles and explore Cincinnati and the Miami Valley on two wheels this summer!
Loveland Bike Trail Location: Loveland, Ohio (visit lovelandbiketrail.com/ directions to find parking options) The Loveland Bike Trail is perfect for beginners: You start in downtown Loveland near a fun playground/picnic area, and can literally make the ride as long as you’d like. The trail is flat and shady, but can get busy. Go during a weekday or weekend afternoon to beat the crowds.
Lunken Airport
Ohio River Trail
Location: To park, take US Route 50 (historic Columbia Parkway and Eastern Avenue) to Ohio Route 125 (Beechmont Ave.) and turn right. Park by the driving range on the left side of the road.
Location: Riverside Dr. & Corbin St.
Airports make the best places to bike — they’re large, open and (most importantly) flat. This bike trail makes for a fun afternoon, and kids will enjoy watching planes come and go. The loop at Lunken Airport is best for older bikers, as it’s 5 miles long. It would also be a fun ride for parents pulling tots in a trailer — it’s nice and long, so you may even get the kids to take a little nap!
We’ve walked this riverfront trail and it’s just beautiful. Because you’re downtown, it’s best for older riders with better bike control. Start at Sawyer Point and meander over to Smale — this ride is more about the journey than the destination, as you’ll take in some iconic Cincinnati landmarks along the way! Right now, there are some beautiful flowers in bloom thanks to Cincinnati Parks.
Pioneer Park Location: 10505 Deerfield Rd., Montgomery This Montgomery Park is a total hidden gem, with a babbling creek, picturesque pond, woods and prairie, it’s a gorgeous natural
escape in the suburbs. There’s a half-mile loop around the park that takes you through the various natural areas. It’s a bit hilly and goes through the woods, making it a good option for kids craving a little bit of independence.
Summit Park Location: 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash This bike trail is just perfect for kids. There’s a massive runway that’s flat, wide and traffic-free. Ride through the woods and cruise down the path on Plainfield Road, and you can customize a ride that’s as long or short as you want. There’s also a path around the Great Lawn where kids can speed around like race cars at the Indianapolis 500.
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