CROWN
This 34-mile urban trail loop will complete a 104-mile active transportation network in Greater Cincinnati and transform the way people move in our communities.
About CROWN
CROWN, the Cincinnati Riding Or Walking Network, is a vision for a 100+ mile active transportation network, made up of a combination of multi-use trails and on-road bike lanes. Anchored by a 34-mile trail loop that's physically separated from car traffic, this walkable and bikeable network will connect more than 356,000 people in 54 communities to major destinations like parks, schools, and centers for employment, retail, recreation and entertainment.
When complete, CROWN will form a network with the following trails in development: Wasson Way, Ohio River Trail East, Little Miami Scenic Trail, Ohio River Trail West, Mill Creek Greenway Trail, and Canal Bikeway. Building the CROWN will transform Cincinnati into a leading destination to live, work, and play by linking our regional trails and reconnecting our neighborhoods.
You can explore the proposed CROWN routes by scrolling through the maps below.
CROWN, the Cincinnati Riding Or Walking Network, is a vision for a 100+ mile active transportation network, made up of a combination of multi-use trails and on-road bike lanes. Anchored by a 34-mile trail loop that's physically separated from car traffic, this walkable and bikeable network will connect more than 356,000 people in 54 communities to major destinations like parks, schools, and centers for employment, retail, recreation and entertainment.
When complete, CROWN will form a network with the following trails in development: Wasson Way, Ohio River Trail East, Little Miami Scenic Trail, Ohio River Trail West, Mill Creek Greenway Trail, and Canal Bikeway. Building the CROWN will transform Cincinnati into a leading destination to live, work, and play by linking our regional trails and reconnecting our neighborhoods.
Explore the CROWN Story Map to learn more about the history of CROWN trails and the Capital Campaign.
You can explore the proposed CROWN routes by scrolling through the maps below.
Support the CROWN Campaign
Tri-State Trails has partnered with Wasson Way and Ohio River Way to launch a grassroots fundraising campaign to connect Wasson Way to Uptown and the Little Miami Scenic Trail, as well as connect the Ohio River Trail from Lunken Airport to Downtown. Become a trailblazer by making a donation today →
Quick Facts
Urban Trail Loop
Proposed distance: 34 miles
Completed: 20.4 miles
Funded: 2.8 miles
In the works: 10.8 miles
Communities impacted
54 communities
356,000 people within 1 mile
Stay in the Loop
Tri-State Trails is leading a coalition of advocates, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses and institutions to make CROWN a reality. With the help of our partners, we’ve made tremendous progress. Sign up for email updates for the latest on CROWN and other projects.
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A Decade of Progress and the Road Ahead for the CROWN
The CROWN continues to gain momentum. With nearly 24 miles of the 34-mile loop expected to be connected by 2030, sustained investment and strong partnerships are turning a long-term vision into real connections for Cincinnati’s neighborhoods.
Building Northern Kentucky’s Regional Trail Vision
An update on the NKY Regional Trails Plan with CORA Over the past year, Tri-State Trails and the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) have been working with communities across Boone, Campbell,…
Tri-State Trails 2025 Annual Highlights
2025 was a year of connection, collaboration, and meaningful progress for our region’s trail network. From new miles on the ground to major planning milestones, community events, and record-breaking funding wins, every achievement reflects the power of people coming together. Explore the highlights—and see how you can double your impact through our $70,000 year-end match.
Support the trails that connect us
It’s Giving Tuesday, a day when people across the country support the work that strengthens their communities. At Tri-State Trails, that means building a region where everyone can walk, bike, and explore safely. Every day, more residents are discovering the freedom, joy, and opportunity that safe, accessible trails create. And because of supporters like you, Tri-State Trails continues to lead the movement toward a more connected, active, and vibrant Tri-State region.
OKI Funding Boosts CROWN and Mill Creek Trail Connections
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has approved a record $82 million investment in 52 transportation projects across the Tri-State. Several of these projects directly advance Tri-State Trails’ vision for a connected region, including key extensions of the CROWN and Mill Creek Triangle Trail networks that will improve safety, expand access, and bring Cincinnati closer to completing its 34-mile trail loop.
Cincinnati Hosts Civic Commons Convening
From October 15–17, Cincinnati hosted more than a hundred public space leaders for the 10th Civic Commons Studio, a national convening of Reimagining the Civic Commons. Through site tours, keynote conversations, and local storytelling, participants explored how Cincinnati’s trails, parks, and partnerships are strengthening connections between people and place—and shaping a more equitable, resilient future.
Tri-State Trails Endorses Great Parks Levy Renewal
Tri-State Trails proudly supports the renewal of the 1-mill levy for Great Parks of Hamilton County on the November 4, 2025 ballot. This essential funding sustains park maintenance, trail expansion, and conservation efforts across the region. Our partnership with Great Parks has advanced major trail projects like the CROWN and Mill Creek Triangle Trail, strengthening connections and enhancing outdoor access for all.
Mill Creek Access Point Opens in South Cumminsville
Neighbors in South Cumminsville, North Fairmount, and the Beekman Corridor celebrated a new boat ramp and stream access point on the Mill Creek — a major step toward restoring the creek, revitalizing the West Side, and connecting communities to the growing CROWN trail network.
Help Shape the Future of Trails in Northern Kentucky
Tri-State Trails and CORA are planning a connected trail network in NKY. Attend an open house or take the survey to share your input.
Newport Plans Protected Bikeway on Saratoga Street
Imagine riding your bicycle from the Purple People Bridge into the heart of Newport without ever mixing with traffic. In partnership with the City of Newport, Tri-State Trails is proposing a project to make that vision a reality: the Saratoga Street Bikeway.