Great hike! The loop is just over two miles and provides a few great views of the river. Very…read morewooded and beautiful nature. The loop provided about 500ft of elevation change so this is not too difficult for even the least experienced hikers.

I've lived in Delhi all my life and visit many parks all over Cincinnati. For some reason I've…read morenever gone to Bender Mountain Preserve until this year. Why? I have no idea. It's close to home and it's trails offer an amazing workout. Bender Mountain Preserve has many trails some that go along the creek bed, with others that are much more difficult, climbing up to a 45 degree incline. Once up top there is an amazing view overlooking the Ohio River Valley and Kentucky. Bender Mountain Preserve is more hiking trails than a standard park. It's very remote and even during peak times you may only see a hand full of other hikers. Plus dog friendly!!

We walked the bike trail. Parked at veteran park in Morrow near Sunoco gas station. Drove down the…read moregravel road beside ball field 2 easy access to bike trail. The walk was lovely. Lots of shade as you walk alongside the river. Lots of birds ... I ran my merlin bird app.

I love the Little Miami scenic bike Trail. This is a paved path that runs from Dayton past Newtown…read more They are trying to expand the connection from Newtown to Lunken, which would then connect to downtown. They are working on putting in a bridge to get across the river after the trailhead in Newtown. They are hopeful to start in the spring of 2021. I usually park my car in Loveland, as I live in that area. When I ride my bike, I try to head towards Milford. From Loveland to a little bit past Milford and back, is about a 20 mile round-trip. If I ride from Loveland to the trail head at Newtown, there is a small addition of the trail that runs through a park in Anderson and dead ends under the bridge where the project will eventually begin. This additional 3 mile stretch can add 6 miles onto your bike ride, and it's one of my favorite parts! There are tons of wildflowers to see and is in direct sun. When it is windy, this 6 mile stretch can be difficult, as there is nothing breaking the wind (you are not in the woods anymore but out in the open). You can usually see planes flying low, as they are trying to land at Lunken Airport just across the river. Whether walking, running, or biking, I have felt very safe on this trail. I keep my cell phone close at all times, but I have never felt uncomfortable. Know that you may be the only one on the bike trail in certain areas. If you do you not prefer that, you may want to stick near the areas that have parking lots attached to the trail. These areas would be Loveland and Milford and Newtown. It is definitely one of my favorite parts of my town. My life would be so much different without this beautiful Bike Trail!

We recently visited for the first time over the Memorial Day weekend and were pleasantly surprised…read more We only hiked the Cascade Trail so that is what my review will be on. The park website and things online are very confusing. One site says, permit not required and another say one isn't. The sign at the park also says permit required, but there is no where to purchase one in person or online. We took the chance and parked without one. I did see a worker driving around and he didn't seem to be checking cars. The map seems okay for general navigating and there is signage around. The trails are marked okay I think. There could be some improvement, but the Cascade Trail is a big loop so it isn't a huge deal. The trail was well maintained. A little overgrown in places, but nothing terrible. It's also really flat except for the end of the trail where you need to walk up a big hill to get back to where we parked. My kids did fine with the trial the whole time though. The bridge is super neat and my kids had fun crossing it. The falls were pretty and a nice treat, but you really have to wander around to find a good view of it. Luckily none of us minded that. The creek is really nice to play and walk in. That was by far my kids favorite part. We also found lots of fossils to explore and look at! It was a little muddy after all the rain we had received, but nothing terrible.

My favorite 'hiking' spot in Butler County…read more My favorite part about this preserve are the trails. There are multiple trails that connect to each other, so if you get bored with hiking your usual trail, it's easy to mix it up a little bit. They are all well kept and maintained. Sometimes there is some litter, but we pick it up. There are two old building foundations on one of the trails and a piece of farm equipment grown into a tree, pretty neat! The park is big, lots of space.

Much like the first reviewer, I've lived near this park for about a year without going to it. But…read moreit's honestly a hidden gem! Plenty of parking, a good variety of trails, well-market paths and intersections, and very quiet and peaceful. We went on a Saturday morning and only saw maybe 10 other people. The park name is extremely on point, by the way. Sycamores, sycamores everywhere.

I like to take out my kayak her when I come down from the tailwater; nice park, well-maintained,…read morepeople don't trash it which I appreciate. The walking trail along the East Fork is easy for hikers at all levels; lots of picnic shelters and a playground. All in all, a good recreational facility for all ages...

Love this hidden, scenic and dog-friendly trail! We didn't take the entire trail but it is set on…read more54 acres and is complete with a marked trail and creek. There is a small parking lot at the entrance and is right off the roadway. We took our pup here and it's great for off-leash or on-leash exploring. A lot of dogs are off-leash so if your dog isn't comfortable around that, I would suggest finding a different trail. It's a beautiful walk and enjoyable exploration but my only mark is the sign into the trail, telling you to not let the dogs get in the water. Apparently there is a contamination in the water so it could be harmful for pups. Not sure how old that sign is BUT a lot of dogs were in the creek and by that I mean every single person with their dogs so I'm not sure what is up with that but that definitely marked a star off for us because Opie loves playing in the water. We'd definitely hit the trail again and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a good hike or wanting to spend an active afternoon with your pup!

Great location for pets. Off leash. I love trails that are…read moreoff the beaten path. It's not overcrowded. I would recommend wearing comfortable/hiking shoes. It's not rocky, but it is not smooth (not pavement). I love coming here on the weekend mornings. It's quiet, peaceful and my pet frenchie loves it. One of my favorite walking spots. I would say it's roughly 2-3 miles long.

Lovely park! I enjoy my long walks and then stopping at one of the restaurants for food, drinks or…read moreice cream.

The park was amazing for dance/prom/homecoming photos!!! Super pretty and well kept!!!read more

Great trails for all including kids and dogs. Nice easy hikes but beautiful. Area is clean and…read morepretty maintained.

My bf, dog, and myself hiked this park and enjoyed going through it. It's not a long hike but…read moreinteresting. It's a good beginner hiking trail.

Not much but what is there is nice. There is some cool slides & a rope ladder going down hill. The…read morebathrooms are closed during the "winter".

This place is a hidden gem in Ft. Thomas. It's not a large park, but it has a lot to offer…read more Beautiful and well kept, it has two very nice baseball/softball fields. There is a walking path that goes around the two fields that has a one quarter mile marker, so it's easy to keep track of how far you've walked. The playground area is small but it's very unique. One part looks like a tree house with a giant spider web to climb around on in the back. I liked the slides, which started at the top of a hill and went down the hillside to the bottom with a rope ladder to climb back up to the top. My boyfriend and I had fun playing here. There is also a nice pavilion with picnic tables and a basketball hoop. If you're looking for a change of scenery, come up for a visit. A great park overall.