Lebanon-Countryside YMCA Trail
The Lebanon-Countryside YMCA Trail provides a direct, shared-use path connecting Historic Downtown Lebanon in the heart of Warren County and the Little Miami Scenic Trail, accessing numerous local attractions along the way and nearby. The paved terrain is mostly flat – with a few hills to keep things interesting throughout – providing an easy-to-moderate trail experience for walkers, joggers, cyclists and nature lovers.
The City of Lebanon in Warren County owns and maintains roughly 12 miles of existing, paved trail, including the Lebanon-Countryside YMCA Trail and its multiple off-shoots. Lebanon’s overarching and expanding trail network advances the city’s mission to create and cultivate more active transportation connectivity for both residents and visitors to the city’s historic town center.
The primary trail travels 8 miles from the heart of Historic Downtown Lebanon to its southern terminus at the Little Miami Scenic Trail, between its Kings Mills and South Lebanon trail access points (passing its namesake Countryside YMCA along the way). The numerous existing off-shoot trails total between an additional 3 to 4 miles and extend north to both Turtle Creek Nature Preserve and Colonial Park, as well as to the east and south, connecting to Harmon Park, Premiere Health Bike Park, and all the way to Mason Sports Park. Its connection to the Little Miami Scenic Trail opens even farther-reaching connections throughout southwest and central Ohio beyond the greater Lebanon area.
The trail is paved and mostly flat, although there are a few hilly stretches. Among its many attractions, the Premier Health Bike Park offers a variety of surfaces for cyclists looking for a natural surface experience.
Who it’s great for
Joggers, walkers, hikers, nature lovers, cyclists
What to look for
- Historic Downtown Lebanon
- Harmon Museum
- Harmon Park
- Ida Juris Bennett Dog Park
- Premiere Health Atrium Medical Center Bike Park
- Mason Sports Park
LENGTH
8 miles, with 3-4 miles of existing trail branches
TERRAIN
Paved
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy-moderate
END POINTS
Historic Downtown Lebanon to the Little Miami Scenic Trail
COUNTIES
Warren
LEARN MORE
Lebanon, Ohio Parks & Recreation Department
Premiere Health Atrium Medical Center Bike Park
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