Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost




Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Fast Facts: Avoca Trailhead

8063 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH  45227
http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/parks/littlemiamigolfcenter.htm



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Kids Will Like
  • Close-up view of the Little Miami River
  • Throwing Stones into the Water
  • Riding Bikes on the Little Miami Scenic Trail
  • Playing Ball or Frisbee in Field Nearby
  • Spotting Butterflies Along the Trail
Good to Know
  • Hamilton County Parks Sticker Required
  • Paved Parking Lot--Plenty of Spaces
  • Small Covered Shelter with Picnic Tables
  • Water Fountains Available
  • Bathroom Rating:  A
  • Bike Trail is Busy in Summer
  • Strollers Welcome on Bike Trail / Possible on Hiking Trail
Synopsis


[August, 2010]  The Avoca Trailhead Park is a small, but very busy place with cyclists, runners, and walkers starting out on a trip from the paved parking lot or making a pit-stop to utilize the restrooms, water fountains, and small shaded picnic area.  With a big enough grassy field, people playing soccer, baseball, frisbee, and such can easily utilize this park as well.  The hiking trail is fairly short, about a 15 minute hike one-way, and ends at the banks of the Little Miami River.  Caution should be taken after rain as the water may be high.  I recommend holding hands!  If the water is low, however, there is a large "beach" of smooth stones to wander upon while getting a good look at this lovely State and National Scenic River as it rounds a bend. 


Further Information


Little Miami State Scenic River:  http://dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/1862/default.aspx
Little Miami Bike Trail:  http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/miami.htm
Armstrong Family Mills:  http://www.indianhill.org/History/Ppl003.htm 
Armstrong Family Mills: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohhamilt/histhc/254c.htm

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