7075 Five Mile Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230
http://www.greatparks.org/parks/withrownaturepreserve.shtmView Larger Map
Kids Will Like
- Hiking the Trails
- Climbing on Fallen Trees
- Tossing Pebbles into Small Streams
- Benches and Overlooks for Resting
- Viewing Wildflowers in Spring
- Spotting Deer Tracks
Good to Know
- Hamilton County Vehicle Permit Required
- Large Parking Lot
- Restroom Rating: Portable Toilets Available in Parking Lot
- No Water Fountain
- No Picnic Facilities--Nature Study Only
- Stroller Friendly: Old Farm Loop
- Not Stroller Friendly: Hepatica Loop
- Large Wooden Staircases with Handrails on Hepatica Loop
Synopsis
Because Withrow is a Nature Preserve, the main activity here is the hiking and the chance to view wildflowers, wildlife, streams, and the Ohio River at an overlook point. The Trout Lily Trail, with its different hiking loops offers both woods and open meadows to experience. It proved to be just a bit too long for my boys to handle all the loops in one day, but I could have easily skipped a portion of the Old Farm Loop by taking one of the access trails to the parking lot. The trails were empty in the morning, but toward the end of our hike, there were plenty of people walking, running, or following their dogs down the trails. Be aware that wedding ceremonies are held at this park May through October.
More Information
The Nature Conservancy
dogs allowed here?
ReplyDeleteYes, we saw several happy dogs on the trails!
ReplyDeleteI would avoid the Hepatica Hill Loop because it has so many stairs, but the Old Farm Loop is perfect.
Follow pet regulations set by Hamilton County parks: http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/rec_trails/trails.shtm
Have fun!