Tri-State Trails and Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) are teaming up on something big: the first-ever Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Plan. This effort will connect Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties with a unified network of paved and natural surface trails—designed to link neighborhoods, parks, schools, and job centers while giving people more options to walk, bike, hike, and explore the outdoors.

Now, we need your input.

How to Get Involved

We’re hosting two in-person open houses and one virtual session to share the proposed trail corridors and destinations. At each session, you’ll be able to review maps, ask questions, and give feedback to help shape the future of trails in Northern Kentucky.

• Monday, September 22, 2025 – 6:00 to 7:30 PM
  Boone County Historic Courthouse
  2988 Washington Street, Burlington, KY 41005
• Monday, September 29, 2025 – 6:00 to 7:30 PM
  Campbell County Public Library, Newport Branch
  901 E 6th Street, Newport, KY 41071
• Thursday, October 2, 2025 – 6:00 to 7:00 PM (Virtual on Zoom)
  Register online here to receive the link.

If you can’t make it in person, you can still make your voice heard by completing the online survey, which will be open September 22 – October 24, 2025.

Why This Matters

The Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Plan is about more than just drawing lines on a map. It’s about building connections that make our communities healthier, more active, and more vibrant.

“Regional corridors like Riverfront Commons, Licking River Greenway, and CVG Loop Trail have created the initial backbones of the paved network that this plan aims to connect,” said Wade Johnston, Executive Director of Tri-State Trails. “When you provide people with safe and accessible options for walking and biking, they find ways to be more physically active in their daily lives.”

The plan also introduces the concept of a braided trail network—an interconnected system of paved and natural surface trails that expand recreation opportunities, improve active transportation, and spur economic growth.

“The trails created and stewarded by CORA have made Northern Kentucky a mountain biking destination for locals,” said Jason Reser, Executive Director of CORA. “This plan aims to identify new places for multi-use natural surface trail development and elevate Northern Kentucky’s status to the national and world stage.”

A Community-Led Effort

Since March 2025, a Steering Committee of more than 45 local governments, county agencies, and community partners has been guiding this planning process. Together, we’ve identified thirteen visionary trail corridors and mapped out where new connections could link into existing regional assets.

But we can’t do this without you. Your input will help refine the plan and set priorities for the future.

Be Part of the Vision

Whether you’re a walker, biker, runner, or someone who just loves being outside, this is your chance to help shape the future of trails in Northern Kentucky.

Explore the project website to see maps, learn more, and share your feedback through the online survey.

Together, we can create a trail system that connects communities, opens access to nature, and strengthens the region for generations to come.