Touring Tuesday - Little Miami Scenic Trail

Cruising the Little Miami Scenic Trail

If you are looking for a nice, paved bicycle trail that's not too far away, you might want to consider the Little Miami Scenic Trail in Ohio. It is 73 miles long, starts at Newtown, which is near Cincinnati, and winds north and slightly east to Springfield, Ohio. It is the longest paved trail in Ohio and the most popular. The trail takes its name from the Little Miami River, a national scenic river which it parallels much of the way. Among the attractions along the route are:

• Fort Ancient, a hilltop enclosure built by Indians about two thousand years ago
• John Bryan State Park
• Glen Helen Nature Preserve a National Natural Landmark  

The state of Ohio has big plans for bicycle trails, They plan to eventually have a trail that runs from Cleveland to Cincinnati, taking the rider from Lake Erie to the Ohio River.