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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cincinnati

Cincinnati's best selling travel guidebook: 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Cincinnati by local writer Tammy York Cincinnati's best selling travel guidebook.

With this new guide, hikers discover many of the local hidden hiking treasures. Places such as Caldwell Nature Preserve, Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary, and Quiet Trails Nature Preserve offer incredible views, ample wildlife and wildflowers, and a chance to get away from everything and enjoy the simple pleasure of nature. Many of the trails, between three and five miles in length, cover Ohio, Indiana, a

nd Kentucky, and range from family friendly to the more rigorous. While Sharon Woods offers a leisurely, accessible paved trail for most of the way, Clifty Falls State Park tests the seasoned hiker's ability to concentrate on crossing slippery rocks without falling into the stream. Clear maps, simple directions, accurate driving times, and a wealth of trail details make this the perfect companion to a Queen City day hike.

07/30/2026

Cox Arboretum MetroPark is one of several gems of the Five Rivers MetroParks system. The arboretum includes gardens, display gardens, and water features, and classes in gardening and nature are offered. The accessible paved trail weaves through many of the planted and watercourse areas.

# 23 Cox Arboretum Metropark (pages 128-131) Want more details? Come hike with me via the book! In 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Cincinnati, you'll find detailed hike descriptions, maps, and more! https://amzn.to/3SCcnq5

07/28/2026

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07/28/2026

Hot Dog Hiking - 5 Things to Be Aware of When Hiking with Your Fur-baby

When you are out hiking in hot weather, it is easier for you to cool off than your dog. Here are a few things to keep in mind to keep your pup safe.

1. Unfortunately, your dog can overheat well before you do. If you have to hit the trail, it is best to do it early in the morning at the coolest point of the day. Why? The early-morning sunrise is when ground and air temperatures are at their lowest. (Tip: it typically becomes light out about 30 minutes prior to the official sunrise time.) And, the ground is cooler so you don’t have to worry about their paws on hot ground.

2. You shouldn’t hike at the end of the day when the ground is still radiating heat right into your dog's paws and abdomen.

3. Pack water for you and your dog. I have run into so many hikers who are hiking at the peak heat of the day with their doggo and no water for themselves or their dog. Always bring water and a collapsible bowl for your dog.

4. Keep an eye on how your dog is behaving. If they are panting heavily, drooling, or showing signs of weakness, lethargy, loss of coordination, confusion, or puking, STOP hiking and move to a cooler area and seek vet care. Dogs can get heatstroke too, and it can quickly become life-threatening.

If you must go hiking during the heat of the day, consider leaving your beloved fur-baby safe and cool at home.

07/27/2026

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07/23/2026

Located just a few minutes away from Cincinnati, the Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail includes trees more than 100 years old. This quiet hike weaves through the ridges and valleys of northern Kentucky. This is a good trail for practicing your tree identification skills, as numbered markers identify 14 different species along the trail.

Hike #45 Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail

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07/16/2026

Before I started hiking, I struggled with perfection.

I used to over-think about hiking but not actually GO hiking. Then I tried just going and not worrying about having everything be perfect, and the process wasn’t easy. But, I discovered hacks that worked for me, like having a dedicated hiking pack, good socks, and hiking shoes in my car at all times! Now, I go hiking several times a week because I removed the obstacle of everything being perfect and having everything that I needed.

07/16/2026

The Cardinal Greenway is a pleasant hike through the Whitewater Gorge area and the cityscape of Richmond, Indiana. A side trail that leads through Springwood Park takes you to Thistlethwaite Falls, well known for Ordovician fossils.

Hike # 59 WHITEWATER GORGE: Cardinal Greenway (pages 307-311)

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07/09/2026

The Sugarcreek MetroPark trail system is peppered with signposts, which benefits
anyone who is navigationally impaired. Many different users visit Sugarcreek
MetroPark, so expect to encounter joggers, dog walkers, and families out for a woodland adventure.

Five Rivers MetroParks actively manages Sugarcreek MetroPark for a variety of habitats that support an array of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, red fox, waterfowl, and a multitude of delightful songbirds.

Hike #39 Sugarcreek Metropark (pages 202-207). Check out 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Cincinnati for an in-depth description, maps, and more!

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07/06/2026

FYI - BE AWARE Tell your friends and loved ones. There is the "bench warrant scam" going around. I got a call earlier today from the local sheriff's office letting me know I had a bench warrant for failure to appear for federal jury duty.

Of course, my internal initial response is "Oh. No! I'm in big trouble," and then my brain was like - why don't you hang up and call the sheriff and ask? So, I just hung up while the scammer was telling me that he was issuing an immediate bench warrant and I was going to be arrested.

I looked up the sheriff's number, contacted the front desk office in charge and confirmed it was a scam. She said it has increased in frequency and AI has improved in its ability to scam people. Some folks have given tens of thousands of dollars to the scammers.

Be careful out there!

07/02/2026

If you plan on hiking in this heat, it is imperative that you protect yourself from not-so-fun things like heatstroke and dying.

Here are my rules for hiking when it is ridiculously hot out.

First, hike in the wee hours of the morning. The morning is going to be the coolest time of the day. Plan on finishing your hike before 9:30 or 10:00 a.m. because that's when the sun is high enough that everything starts feeling like a pot of boiling water.

Speaking of water, simply hydrating isn't enough. Before you start your hike, start hydrated. So drink up, me hearties, drink up!

You can drink nothing but water and still wind up getting yourself in a pickle because you're losing salts through your sweat and not replacing them. This is easily solved by putting a pinch of salt in your water, drinking a sports drink, or eating pretzels.

Speaking of water, once you've used about 50% of what you brought, it's time to take the shortest route back to your vehicle. Also, don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. Sip as you go. Don't chug your water like a frat boy. Just take little sips here and there throughout your hike.

Next, if you start to feel woozy, foggy, or barfy, you aren't being dramatic. Listen to your body. Stop, hydrate, and slowly take the shortest route back to your vehicle.

If things (meaning you - you are the thing in this example) start going really bad = rapid pulse, vomiting, headache, heavy sweating, dizziness, fainting, or cold, pale, clammy skin - for the love of chimichangas, call 911 for help. Heatstroke is no joke. You're not being a wimp or dramatic.

What you wear matters, and cotton kills. Wear moisture-wicking clothing. Oddly enough, wool is also a great choice if you don't want synthetic fabrics. Whatever you wear, don't wear it snug. You want air to move between your body and your clothing.

I like to hike with a large, wide-brimmed hat. It serves two purposes: it keeps the sun off a fair amount of me, and it creates some welcome shade. I've also been known to hike with a golf umbrella, which makes me look a wee bit mad, but it's wonderful to be out of the sun while it attempts to burn a hole through my soul.

Wear sunscreen and reapply it every two hours. And please, please, please tell at least two trustworthy people where you're hiking, which trails you'll be on, and when you expect to be finished.

Stay safe!

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