How Is The Little Miami Bike Trail Marked?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Trail marked with

paint blazes on trees

. Saved $$ on paint since minimal markings exist. Keep walking when walking on the west side of river, the skeeters will swarm if you stop! Large portion of the trail is part of the Little Miami bike Path which is wide open.

How long is Little Miami bike trail?

The Little Miami Scenic Trail (LMST) is one of the longest paved, multi-use trails in the United States. The trail currently spans five counties, extending

78 miles

from Springfield, Ohio, to Anderson Township in southwestern Ohio. Click here for an interactive trail map and visitors’ guide for the entire system.

Who owns the Little Miami bike trail?

Current route

Xenia made a deal to be the official start of the trail for a donation of land, making the mile markers change from the previous start. For the first 9 miles (14 km) to Xenia, the Little Miami Scenic Trail is operated by the

Clark County Park District and the National Trail Parks and Recreation District

.

Are dogs allowed on Little Miami bike trail?


Pets on the trail must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control at all times

. Please remove pet wastes. Keep an eye on children on the path. Be mindful that kids (on foot or bike) sometimes veer into the path of oncoming traffic, especially cyclists who may not be able to slow down in time.

Can you walk the Little Miami bike trail?


In addition to walking and biking use

, equestrians are permitted on the trail within Greene County. The trail is part of a vast network of more than 340 miles of off-road trails that travel throughout Ohio’s Miami Valley.

How long is Wasson way?

Currently the Wasson Way trail runs for

3.5 miles

from Old Red Bank Road at the edge of Ault Park to Montgomery Road at the edge of Xavier’s campus as shown on the map below. Click on the upper right to open the map in Google Maps. This map shows the segment of the Wasson Way Trail that is open as of November 2020.

Where does the Little Miami River start?

Plattsburg

Where do you park for the Ohio River trail?

Parking lots are available at

Corbin Street, Riverview East Academy (3555 Kellogg Avenue), and off Wilmer Avenue

, where the trail meets the Lunken Airport Bike Path.

How big is the Little Miami River?

Little Miami National Scenic River
Length


111 mi (179 km)
Basin size 1,757 sq mi (4,550 km

2

)
Discharge • average 1,280 cu ft/s (36 m

3

/s)

Where is Little Miami?

It is located in

Morrow, Ohio

, in the United States. It serves the Morrow, Hamilton Township, Maineville, and Butlerville areas of Warren County.

How much of Wasson Way is complete?

The trail currently ends at Old Red Bank Road, a short distance away from the start of the Fairfax Bike Trail at Woodland Road. The next phase of the trail is set to add another

0.8 miles

, with a targeted completion date of early 2024.

Is Wasson Way open?


The Wasson Way is now open

from Ault Park to Montgomery Road on the edge of Xavier’s campus. Click here for a map. Please help us by donating to the Wasson Way.

Is Lunken bike trail open?

The Little Miami Scenic Trail at Newtown Road and the Armleder Lunken Connector Trail are

still closed

.

What is the deepest part of the Little Miami River?

Maximum discharge along the river was observed at the Little Miami River At

Milford Oh

with a streamflow rate of 483 cfs. This is also the deepest point on the Little Miami River, with a gauge stage of 5.65 ft.

Are there snakes in the Little Miami River?

The Little Miami River is home to at least 87 species of fish, as well as many species of turtles, frogs,

water snakes

, birds, mammals and invertebrates.

Can you swim in Little Miami?


The Little Miami River is now safe for swimming

, authorities said Friday afternoon.

Does the Ohio River connect to the ocean?

Today,

the Great Lakes connect Ohio to the Atlantic Ocean and world markets by way of the St. Lawrence Seaway

. One hundred years ago, the connection was by way of Lake Erie and the Erie Canal, which connects Lake Erie with the Hudson River and New York City’s harbor.

How long is the Ohio River Trail?

The current trail spans more than 10 miles. Once completed, the Ohio River Trail will span

23 miles

along the north bank of the river from Coney Island through Downtown to Sayler Park.

Does Cincinnati have a riverwalk?

There have long been spots along the river to explore and get some exercise, but with the completion and extension to Smale Riverfront Park,

the Cincinnati Riverwalk

is now a true destination. Also called the Ohio River Trail, it’s several miles long and winds along the river in both Cincinnati and Kentucky.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.