Mill Creek Greenway Trail
Once infamous as one of “America’s most endangered rivers,” the Mill Creek now proudly showcases diverse wildlife, public art, and an edible forest garden along its multi-use trail.
Though it runs just over three miles along historic Mill Creek now, advocates have big plans for the Mill Creek Greenway Trail. Its proposed route will one day span over 50 miles and link the Ohio River Trail in Lower Price Hill through the center of Hamilton County to Great Parks’ Winton Woods and Sharon Woods. For now, you can now ride from Camp Washington to Caldwell Park in Cincinnati using the existing 3.5 mile paved trail and 5 miles of on-road bike lane connections.
Visit the Northside section in autumn to grab a pear or apple from the Freedom Tree Edible Forest Garden. Or visit by night to explore SPACE WALK, a 3.5 billion:1 scale model of the solar system (don’t worry, it’s only ¾ mile in length!)
The Mill Creek Greenway Trail is one of several restoration projects focused on restabilizing the area’s natural habitat. These rehabilitation efforts have dramatically improved the creek’s water quality and welcomed back wildlife like catfish, muskrats, beavers and water birds. Trail advocates hope that one day the trail will follow 53 miles of the Mill Creek and its tributaries.
Parking is available at the Salway Park and Caldwell Playground trailheads.
Who it’s great for
Commuters, bicyclists, joggers, walkers
What to look for
Restored floodplains along the creek bed, helping to preserve natural habitat and restore wildlife
Where to visit
Downtown Northside, Salway Park, Spring Grove Cemetery, Caldwell Park
LENGTH
3.5 miles of paved multi-use trail, with 5 miles of nearby on-road bike lane connections
TERRAIN
Paved, urban
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
CONNECTING TRAILS:
Canal Bikeway, Spring Grove Ave Bike Lanes, Este Ave Bike Lanes
END POINTS:
Ethel Taylor School to Caldwell Playground
COUNTIES:
Hamilton
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