Take some time to get outside and get into nature. Here are our top 5 hiking trails in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati:
5) Big Bone Lick Trails: 3380 Beaver Rd. Union, KY.
There are a choice of 5 trails ranging in length and difficulty. You can also do them all in the 4.5 mile Discovery Trail. The trails run through woodlands, grasslands, woody savanna, the salt-sulfur springs, and the bison viewing area.
4) Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail: 89 Carmel Manor Rd. Fort Thomas, KY 41075
This short loop offers great scenery and views across to Ohio. It consists of 14 landmark trees and the colorful foliage should be a treat at this time of year. It is a short 1.1 miles but moderate to difficult due to the few steep hills. Dogs allowed.
3) Devou Park Trail: 460 Deverill St, Ludlow, KY 41016
Devou Park Trail consists of several fun trails. You can view train tracks right over the trail and know that it should be an interesting hike. This is a moderate hike and can be muddy on the 4.6 mile loop. Dogs allowed. Watch out for mountain bikers.
2) Withrow Nature Preserve: 7075 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township, Ohio 45230
I discovered this park in the middle of suburbs many years ago. It is a very nice hike in the woods, has an overlook, and a field area where you can spot many butterflies and animals. Also, there is a bench next to a tremendous tree where an old house used to be located. When I needed to just escape all the chaos and noise, I would sneak an hour or two and enjoy the beautiful nature from this bench. The short 1.8 mile trail is unpaved but clear with gravel and has some hills so rated moderate. Dogs allowed.
1) Boone Cliffs State Nature Preserve: 4990 Middle Creek Road, Burlington, KY 41005
It is 74 acres of old-growth forest and cliff formations. The foliage is beautiful and should be an amazing hike in fall. Boone Cliffs has overlooks, and is very educational with the multiple geological discoveries. You can witness first hand the cliff formations that were created by glaciers. The Trail is unpaved and entails cliffs so it is rated moderate to difficult. Pets are not permitted according to the website.
A popular book for hiking in the Cincinnati area: “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Cincinnati” by Tammy York
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