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Little Miami Scenic State Park
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State Park Overview |
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Nature of the Area |
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The Little Miami Scenic Park is located within the beautiful and historic Little Miami River Valley. The Little Miami is a designated federal and state scenic river. It is protected because of its high water quality, panoramic setting and the many historic sites that can be found along its banks.
A trail meanders with the river through four counties encountering rolling farm country, towering cliffs, steep gorges and forests along the way. This steep gorge offers evidence of the erosional forces of glacial meltwater. Outcroppings of dolomite and shale are now exposed. Mammoth sycamores border the rivers edge where great blue herons reside. Because of the relatively cool sheltered climate in the gorge, eastern hemlocks and Canada yew are able to survive here.
Birdwatchers delight in the abundance and variety of colorful warblers and other songbirds in the park. The shaded slopes offer a variety of woodland wildflowers for visitors to enjoy. More than 340 species of wildflowers are known in the rivers corridor. Virginia bluebells, bellworts, wild ginger and wild columbines are only a few to be seen in the park. |
Camping |
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Camping is limited along the developed portion of the trail. Several privately operated canoe liveries along the river offer camping for those backpacking or hiking long stretches of the river corridor.
Other overnight accommodations can be found in the various bed and breakfast locations and motels in Lebanon, Morrow, Loveland and Milford. For more information on these locations contact the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-433-1072.
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Trails |
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Little Miami State Park introduces a new concept to the state park system--a trail corridor. This non-traditional approach focuses on offering numerous recreational pursuits--bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, rollerblading, backpacking and horseback riding. The corridor also provides access to canoeing the Little Miami River.
Little Miami State Park is approximately 50 miles in length. It averages 66 feet in width and runs through four counties of southwest Ohio (Greene, Warren, Clermont and Hamilton). This abandoned railroad right-of-way, converted for public use, boasts 47 miles of paved trail from Milford to Hedges Road. The remainder of the trail to Springfield is paved and operated by Greene County Parks and Recreation (for more information on the bikeway north of Hedges Road, Contact Greene County Parks and Recreation at 937-376-7440).
Three staging areas (Loveland, Morrow and Corwin) have been located along the developed portion of the park. These include parking lots, restrooms, public phones and trail access points. These facilities are wheelchair accessible |
Picnicking |
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Fishing and Hunting |
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History of the Area |
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The Little Miami River Valley is historically significant to the state of Ohio. The wooded lands were home to several early Ohio Indian cultures. Nearby are the largest and best known earthworks in the state known as Fort Ancient. Fort Ancient was built by the Hopewell Indians who inhabited the area from 300 B.C. to 600 A.D.
In more recent history, this area was inhabited by the Miami Indians and the Shawnee. After the War of 1812, the Indian threat dissipated and the area attracted settlers. Numerous mills were developed on the river bank and several still stand today. Clifton Mill near Yellow Springs is still in operation. By the mid 1800s, the river corridor was bustling with grist mills, textile mills, stagecoach trails and a railroad line.
Indian mounds and relics, historic buildings, grist mills and stagecoach trails can still be found in this historic river valley. The Little Miami Scenic Park became a state park in 1979.
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Area Accommodations |
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Award winning for Best Design/D?r. Renovated late 1800s church near Newport Aquarium/downtown Cincinnati/riverfront restaurants. Spacious rooms private bath, Jacuzzi, shower, stained-glass windows. | |
Comfortably elegant lodging for business accomodations and romantic getaways. Minutes from Cincinnati & Newport Aquarium, The Wallace House Bed and Breakfast is located in historic Covington Kentucky. | | Hotels/Motels | |  |
Mason, OH
Located in the suburb of Mason, Ohio and minutes from offices, attractions, shopping and more, the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast is an ideal destination for every traveler.
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ActiveDayton.com Recreation GuidesGet Dayton and Ohio area guides, maps and information on Dayton parks, Ohio state parks, golf courses, bowling, softball and other recreation opportunities... | |
Ohio has 73 state parks that offer a variety of outdoor experiences. ... Sauerkraut Festival, Fort Ancient State Memorial, and Little Miami Scenic State Park and Cowan Lake State Park. The Little ... | |
The Little Miami Scenic Trail includes Xenia, Yellow Springs, Springfield, Waynesville, Corwin Ohio B B, Bed Breakfasts, Campgrounds, Motels, Bicycle Rentals. Find Corwin Bed Breakfast Lodging. | |
Online news sections of the The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Kentucky Enquirer | |
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... and Wooster Lane to the end of the Loveland Section the Buckeye Trail follows the Little Miami Scenic State Park, a paved bike path located on abandoned Penn Central railroad right of way along the ... |
Area Attractions |
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Three state parks are nearby including Caesar Creek in Waynesville, East Fork in Bethel (both taking their names from branches of the Little Miami), and John Bryan near Yellow Springs, Ohio. All three parks offer camping, hiking and fishing opportunities.
Two state nature preserves, Clifton Gorge and Caesar Creek Gorge are close by. Both preserves offer unique geological and botanical features for visitors to enjoy.
Spring Valley Wildlife Area operated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife offers hunting and fishing opportunities for sportsmen and is also known as one of the best birdwatching areas in southwestern Ohio. A boardwalk leads to a wildlife observation tower over the marsh. Caesar Creek also has a wildlife area available for hunting.
Kings Island Amusement Park, located at Kings Mill, Ohio and Loveland Castle both offer interesting side trips in the area.
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Area Campgrounds | | Fort Ancient Canoe
5701 State Route 350
Lebanon, OH
(513) 899-2166
| Stonelick Lake State Park
2895 Lake Dr
Pleasant Plain, OH
(513) 625-7544
| Church of God Campground
2429 Moore Saur Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-3529
| Morgan's Riverside Campground
Gilmore & Strout Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-2166
| Paramount's Kings Island Camp
5688 Kings Island Dr
Mason, OH
(513) 754-5901
| Lake Cozy-Dale
10621 Cozaddale Murdock St
Goshen, OH
(513) 722-1692
| Woodland RV-Mobile Home Park
7631 Daly Rd
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 931-8845
| Hidden Valley Storage
9797 Reading Rd # Aa
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 733-5330
| Lake Terrace Park
8223 Stahley Dr
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 741-7676
| Hamilton County Park District
10245 Winton Rd
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 521-7275
| Morgan's Riverside Campground
2247 Moore Saur Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-2166
| Cedarbrook Campground
760 Franklin Rd
Lebanon, OH
(513) 932-7717
| Ft Ancient Canoe
2247 Moore Saur Rd
Morrow, OH
(513) 899-2166
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Adrien Fly Fishing Outfitters
7829 Cooper Rd
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 794-1100
| Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
300 Cincinnati Mills Dr
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 826-5200
| Cincinnati Wholesale Bait Co
3901 Spring Grove Ave
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 542-1300
| Dixie Marine
5739 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, OH
(513) 874-0825
| Latonia Bait & Tackle
3408 Rogers St
Covington, KY
(859) 581-2002
| Fehrmann's Live Bait & Tackle Shop
3901 Spring Grove Ave
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 542-1300
| Fly & Shot Outfitters Inc
3516 Dixie Hwy
Erlanger, KY
(859) 342-7700
| Folz Fishg Lake
7312 Bridgetown Rd
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 941-4765
| Queen City Tackle
2971 Saddleback Dr
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 232-5355
| Weezel Bait Co
2971 Saddleback Dr
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 232-5355
| Boars Head Bait & Carry Out
2818 Old State Route 32
Batavia, OH
(513) 724-1211
| Casterline's Lake & Grill
3996 Pruett Rd
Covington, KY
(859) 356-3717
| Fins
1500 Interstate Dr
Erlanger, KY
(859) 282-0583
| Lake Gloria Golf Fishing
10511 Pippin Rd
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 825-9900
| Lake Chetac Fishing Lake
8616 Lake Chetac Dr
Cincinnati, OH
Unverified listing
| Lake Butler Fishg Lake
7505 W Chester Rd
West Chester, OH
(513) 777-3110
| Midwest-Cedar Fish Farm
6444 Smith Rd
Loveland, OH
(513) 575-0124
| Belmont Fishing Lake
2000 Maple Ave
Dayton, KY
(859) 431-9496
| Outdoor World Bass Pro Shops
300 Cincinnati Mills Dr
Fairfield, OH
(513) 826-5200
| Fairfield City of Marsh Park Fishing Lake
6800 E River Rd
Fairfield, OH
(513) 858-1685
| Todd Stevens Huntsman
7910 Yellowwood Dr
Mason, OH
(513) 336-6108
| Catman Blues Fishing Lake
1911 Lindale Nicholsville Rd
Amelia, OH
(513) 797-1018
| Sherry's Fishing Lake
2155 Slade Rd
Batavia, OH
(513) 797-5300
| Horseshoe Lake
5687 State Route 133
Batavia, OH
(513) 625-1209
| Cozy-Dale Campgrnds
10621 Cozaddale Murdock St
Goshen, OH
(513) 722-1692
| Cedar Fishg Lake
6444 Smith Rd
Goshen, OH
(513) 575-0124
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Red River Gorgeous
4303 Kirby Ave
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 245-0025
| St John's Lodge
817 Windham Ave
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 559-9052
| Mountain View Chalets
7044 Royalgreen Dr
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 231-7100
| Quality Inn Evendale
1717 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 771-5252
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts
6189 Mulhauser Rd
West Chester, OH
(513) 874-7335
| Kingsgate Marriott Conf Hotel
151 Goodman St
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 487-3800
| Cinti Ski Club Voice Message
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 768-3245
| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 West 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 579-1234
| Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites
6189 Mulhauser Rd
Cincinnati, OH
(513) 874-7335
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts Cincinnati Marriott at River Center
10 W Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY
(859) 261-2900
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