I drive 7 hours to cycle this trail. We started in Newtown at the Little Miami Golf Center (mile marker 55.5) and rode to Loveland for lunch. Note that Xenia is mile marker 0.0 in every direction. In winter the mountain bike trail is groomed for fat tire biking and fat bike rentals are available! Loveland to Milford is 9.5 miles and Loveland to Morrow is 13.5 miles. Trail bathrooms, water and picnic tables were available at several locations along the route. Answer 1 of 2: We would like to bike from the Cincinnati area to Yellow Springs, spend a night or two and bike back to Cincinnati. The problem is that the bridge that is supposed to be built over the Little Miami River to connect to the Lunken Airport Bike Path has not been built yet. There is no coasting downhill or anything that resembles a hill so it is a very different kind of bike riding. -Rich Ballash, Latrobe PA 8-11-2015, Started at the parking lot just north of the municipal airport. We had made reservations at the Bed and Breakfast right along the side of the trail in Oregonia. Be advised if you start here as we did there is a section in Lebanon of road riding and until you connect with Little Miami there are several decent hills and one large one which are fun downhill but challenging uphill, especially the large one. For the next couple of days we joked about what apparitions we might discover while staying at Victoria’s. We have so many trails here in West Michigan I always forget about this place. First day started at xenia station & rode to Corwin & then back. It is not legal advice and should not be interpreted as such. There are a few roads to cross, but nothing too risky or dangerous. The little towns (especially Loveland) provide good points of interest. Really liked this section and hope the rest is half as nice. There is a 3.00 parking fee I was unaware of this until I returned from the ride. Sparkling sunshine and cool shade with miles of paved flat trail along the Little Miami River. At the northern end of the trail, the Heritage Center (117 S. Fountain Ave.) in Springfield has parking and trail facilities. Drove 3 ½ hours from northern IN to start at Xenia. Do wish several sections were taken care of better, needs overgrowth cleaned out, and sticks cleaned up after storms. Fifty miles south takes you to an on-trail campground. Plenty of places to stop, park, eat and drink! South of Loveland, the trail continues following the Little Miami River through Miamiville and Milford before reaching Avoca Park outside of Mariemont, Ohio. Little Miami Conservancy - Spring Valley to Loveland. All said, it was a fun ride and makes it easy to want to find time to do the rest. The B & B in Xenia is an old Victorian home that we thought would make a perfect setting for a ghost story…. The route was scenic and shady, the surface was smooth and flat. Did I mention the trail side bars and restaurants? Little Miami Conservancy - Morrow to Cincinnati: River and trail map includes canoe liveries, bike rentals, and all facilities. We started in Loveland where the trail bisects the downtown and parking is plentiful. We rode 35 miles and turned around to make it a 70 mile ride in about 5 hours. We started at the Depot in Urbana and rode south on a paved well maintained trail. Being paved, the trail invites people on road bikes, skates and everything in between. Our one "bad experience" occured barely 14 miles into our ride. This ride would work for the stronger rider or also a casual family day ride, as we encountered both. We passed field after field of corn or soybean. The trail is relatively flat. From Xenia I headed south toward Cincinnati. YS is a cute college town with lots of amenities just west of the trail downtown. Loveland Bike Rental 206 Railroad Avenue South of Xenia, because the trail parallels the Little Miami River in the narrow Little Miami Valley you feel as though you are in a much more isolated area than you truly are. I tried a double century last month and made it to 191 miles in 18 hrs. Be careful to stay on your side of the trail and be alert to other riders in front of and in back of you. The Peters Factory gained national attention due to an explosion on July 15, 1890. The small towns were quaint with options to stop and eat, drink, etc. (She hurt her knee, shoulder and there is a scrape on her helmet where it hit the pavement.) We rode this trail by starting in downtown Lebanon and rode the trail from there to the YMCA connector trail to the Little Miami. Nestled along the Loveland Bike Trail, Ramsey's Trailside is serving up healthy, delicious, and quality food in Historic Loveland. It is easier to ride it from North to south, as there is a slight incline that makes it a bit more difficult. You will enjoy it for sure. If you're looking for the best trails around Caesar Creek State Park or John Bryan State Park, we've got you covered. From the parking lot, reach the trail by heading two blocks south to W. Jefferson St. Maybe the best trail in Ohio. As were sat on the porch sipping warm water from our camelbacks, several others also stopped in anticipation of a cold drink. There a several nice B&B's in the area. Gravel ride with the Trailblazer Society on the Circuit Trails. I have not yet ridden the new section from Springfield to Urbana, so I am planning another trip soon. OHIO BE GRATEFUL FOR SUCH A GREAT A STUDPENDOUS... stretch of land. The only bright spots were the towns along the trail and some of the eating and drinking establishments in these towns. Mowing along the sides of the trail is the only practical way to reduce the overgrowth and prevent it's return. North of the park, the town of Corwin offers a pleasant place to stop and recharge. Plans & Projects expand_more. All trails are clean, glass free, and fast. As we left Spring Valley we had tallied almost 27 miles and still had about 16 miles to go before we would end the first day of our ride. Corwin was the next stop and by then we really needed a rest. Little Miami Conservancy - Spring Valley to Loveland. Vegetation has encroached so much, so I am sure there is much there that the summer vegetation is hiding. BearCat Room Walk to Loveland Bike Trail.Walk to Kirby's restaurant and bar.Walk to Branch Hill Coffee.Walk to Jeff's Carryout (amazing craft beer assortment) Walk to Little Miami River. Trail Summary ... Station, a restored railroad station that sits at the hub of four trails that meet in Xenia. Other than that lone incident - we had a ball and plan to come back. If we lived closer I would probably use this trail often to build up my cardio and endurance - but to drive several hours to get here, I was a bit disappointed. We took a break at Corwin and the Ice cream shop there is still in excellent condition and well stocked. An other mile and you are back on the trail which is mainly a tree canopy all the way to Yellow Springs. The trail carries on through Corwin, Xenia, and Yellow Springs and on to Springfield, a Dayton suburb. Miami Twp Trail Head - Loveland Bike Trail. Heading south from Loveland we encountered another closure near Milford (another nice town with dining 1 block off the trail), but crews were laying gravel for a detour of about 200 yards that was easy to walk. Have seen all of these on the trail. Going north from Yellow Springs you go through Springfield an old town that has seen better days. Had a great time. The Corwin Peddler is about the only thing in Corwin but it was a great little restaurant conveniently located along the trail serving fantastic sandwiches and much welcomed cold drinks! As I am returning to the vehicle, I remembered there was a path that cut off and took you to Lebanon, an additional 8.2 miles to be exact. Jim & Mary, Ontario, Canada, Aug 09. For 4 days we rode a trail in Southwest Ohio, part of a growing system of trails stretching across ten counties surrounding the Dayton area. Loveland Bike Trail (photo: Katie Scheper) The Loveland Bike Trail is a part of the Little Miami Scenic Park which contains over 70 miles of paved trail, and there are many spots where you can park and ride from along the trail. We were not disappointed. It is as they say “A JEWEL”. The pavement was in good to very good condition. However, it was fairly easy to navigate around Xenia to find a coffee shop on Main St. (and Detroit St.). We rode north on the trail through Morrow (the ice cream shop was apparently closed on weekdays) to a trail closure a short distance south of Ft Ancient Park. Just can't say enough good things about this trail. So if you are looking for a well paved, flat and level trail that offers little more than a tunnel feel when not passing through the interesting towns, then this trail is it. NORTH segment--Here can stay at Yellow Springs at Morgan House B&B or at a new hotel Mills Park Hotel. We returned to Lebanon and we had been so impressed with Loveland we returned by car to have supper and explore old Loveland area more and we were not disappointed. The bike store there is also worth stopping in for a browse, and maybe using their facilities. Until rules are changed all trail users who want to wear headphones should do so in only one ear for safety sake of all users. Jan 2, 2017 - It appears that the old Mt. At this point in the trip, the scenery was insignificant. He had managed to get the pedals moving again but questioned for how long. The forest section did not last long, thankfully, but we wound up in a real ghetto like neighborhood. Corwin, Ohio is an old rail town on the Little Miami Scenic Trail that offers restrooms, parking and water, and is home to the well-known business - The Corwin Peddler, which features in 2016 The WalkingThreads.com Gift Shop and Carvaso's Mexican Fusion restaurant ! Yellow Springs has lots of places for food and interesting little shops. 14,978 were here. I rode part of the Simon Kenton Trail from Buck Creek into Springfield, Ohio back in July. Fields could barely be enjoyed on the other side of the trail due to the overgrown brush. But no place to stay in Loveland. The scenery is wonderful, and the trail is flat! The trail passes through towns including: Newtown, Milford, Loveland, Morrow, Oregonia, Corwin, Spring Valley, Xenia, Yellow Springs, Springfield Miami Valley Cycling Summit Century Ride participants will venture along the Little Miami Scenic Trail. This small town has a decent restaurant, the Spartan Spirit, where I decided to dry off and get lunch. The foursome we were in the process of meeting did stop and one of the ladies was a first aid instructor and was prepared with supplies...and they got my wife fixed up and she was riding again in a few minutes. A very nice touch was a cooler full of ice water just outside the door to fill our water bottles. The Little Miami Trail is great fun! We passed the remains of Peter’s Cartridge Factory, famous for supplying ammunition for World War 1. However, the trail through Xenia is unusual. In 6.6 miles, veer right to remain on US 35 E toward Washington Court House. This information is provided as a public service. I shed my rain gear, put on a dry sweatshirt and pants, and took off for points south. I really like Yellow Springs - maybe it's because I know that Rod Serling once walked those very same streets. Walk to RiverView Park. Loveland a great place to start your ride or take a break for lunch or dinner. Affectionately called the “Loveland Bike Trail” it is the Little Miami State Park and it is 70 miles long with connections to well over 100 miles. Shortly into my ride, I noticed the mile markers painted on the path (I am new to this path) and realized I had just passed the 40 mile marker and the numbers were going down. • The Broadmoor Outfitters in Colorado Springs Fat-Bike Tours. But they ride on the paved areas. OR you can bike south on Fountain Street (the fountain by the hotel is the giveaway) through the Historic district, turn right on John Street and it will dump you back onto the trait at South Yellow Spring St where you will pick up the street signs again. Is there any campsites along the Little Miami for someone that wants to do a multi-day trip? Do wish several sections were taken care of better, needs overgrowth cleaned out, and sticks cleaned up after storms. I had planned on riding my 2nd "freedome tour" in Vandalia ohio this morning, but the weather was not promicing to be great. You cannot imagine how disillusioned we were to discover that “Two Scoops” was also closed! I went inside to dry off for a moment, and contemplate the merits of biking on a cool, rainy day. Not so appealing is the closed-in vegetation which prevents side visibility for much of the way. Overall we really enjoyed our first ride on this trail and plan to come back to explore the towns, parks and recreation along this route! We naturally had to experience the ice cream at “Two Scoops”, talk to the few inhabitants of Spring Valley that we met and explore what little the small settlement had to offer. Shortly, I was in Morrow, where I stopped for a break. Once solo, once with a friend, and once with my son. Loved this trail! The trail is busy here, and traffic remains constant all the way past Hamilton Township's Fosters Park, where you'll find parking, restrooms, and shady large trees, to the Jeremiah Morrow Bridge. All trails are paved. We hope they spray for poison ivy which is right on edge of trail in many places, also on rail bridge in Morrow. Then hired the Ohio Trail Shuttle to bring us back. This could be my favorite place, and even though it's 2 hours from home, it's worth the drive. You can hear and smell cows, for example, but you can't see them. The recent review copied below prompts me to comment. No detour route was posted and the rural roads were a bit rough, so we returned to Loveland for lunch and a pleasant walk through the town. Very smooth ride. Lorraine. There are quite a few little towns or villages that make nice stops. I suppose I should have felt better but it just added to my anxiety as to our situation. Finally, the trail to Lebanon from Middletown Junction is really only 1.2 miles of rail-trail. Milford is a neat place as well. 2 Full Bathrooms. HIGHLIGHTS. We mistakenly thought there would be more restaurants once we reached Oregonia. Admittedly some sections of our trail are in need of more attention than others. Our legs were tired and our seats were sore! The enhanced lot is between Loveland Canoe & Kayak and the bike trail providing easy access to our business and the rest of Loveland’s recreational opportunities. I had a bike that was not my own, no gear and was not prepared for the ride. Loveland Pass. "I am lucky to live near this trail. When complete, the Spring-to-Spring Trail will stretch 26 miles from Gemini Springs Park to DeLeon Springs State Park. However, that designation must only apply if you are canoeing or kayaking on the river. If they would stay in the areas at the side of the trail that would be ok. Unfortunately, a strong thunderstorm hit about 10 miles before I got back to Corwin, but nothing to do but keep pedaling. Here, you can stop to wander this tranquil oasis or stroll the small downtown, which has a number of quirky shops and restaurants. However, as we entered the City of Xenia, we saw signs of commercial America….. We stopped for coffee at Mc Donald’s (right on the trail)! This trail is one of my absolute favorites. At West Jackson Road, I was teased by the sign for Young’s Jersey Dairy, which I knew had not yet opened at that time in the morning. Among them are: Milford, Loveland, the powder factory (near Mason), Morrow, Morgan's Canoe Livery, Oregonia, Corwin, Spring Valley, Xenia, and Yellow Springs. After snooping around Yellow Springs a bit, we decided to have lunch at the Bistro (Peach something) where we had a ery satisfying and refreshing meal. At this point it started misting on me. We drop our daughter's bike off at school in the morning then ride up to pick her up after school. Carry first aid supplies and be prepared for a flat - although we didn't have one - we saw some folks who did. Lots of sticks on the path. An example of green going green (or yellow I should say). From the Milford trailhead, 50 West Brewing and the Schoolhouse Restaurant are just a short ride. You can hear if there is anything coming or not as you cross these streets. 40 miles to Loveland. As we neared Xenia, we were feeling great and decided to head up to the very cool village of Yellow Springs. I rode this trail from the Corwin trail head and turned around at Morrow because bad weather was rolling in. It's not a continuous trail either; as you have to cross roadways to get to the "connecting" side! The trail is really magnificent the whole way – but mile markers are not as prevalent in the northern section (north of Xenia) as they are in the southern section. It was more difficult to tell precisely where you were at any point in the northern section. We rode 2 days 2 different sections. Please call for bike rental information. Trail follows Little Miami River, and is generally tree lined so can ride it year round. The next town I came too was Spring Grove. Highly recommend this trail and thanks to all who maintain it! Nothing in Springfield. I’ve been riding the Little Miami trail for 20 years. Trail is in great shape. I leave my door in Hyde Park and enjoy a short trip to Loveland or an all day peddle to Xenia then use the Creek Side trail to overnight in Dayton. Several branches out of it - to Beavercreek, to Cedarville, etc.Communities (Spring Valley, Corwin, Morrow, etc.) The Xenia section is a mix of sidewalks and poor surface roads with deteriorating concrete. If the weather is nice you will encounter many other users on the trail(walkers, joggers, etc). It turned out to be a good choice for us. We're leisure riders, so the (mostly) flat, shaded nature of this trail is perfection. They also come out of my ears when crossing a road. The ride began in Waynesville. Bike Spring Bike Summer Bike Autumn Bike Winter Bike to Work Day National Bike Challenge Open Streets Shift Your Ride. Seems you need to leave your bikes outside at the Canoe rental and hike up to the museum, etc. The shop was retro with indoor and outdoor seating. Little tight ,small parking lot. We did the Creekside trail to Dayton and went north to Young's Dairy before we headed back to Milford. The next day, we rode through Xenia Station (very cool) and Yellowsprings up to Springfield and then back down to Yellowsprings for (A) a Yellow Springs Brewery Flight of beer (B) a night at the Arthur Morgan House and (C) Dinner at Winds! Thank goodness for the portable potty in Oregonia! The trail becomes notably wide south of Foster. Too bad I did not have time to stay in the area longer and do more of this trail system. In town, see a reminder of the trail's railroad past: Yellow Springs Railroad Station now houses the chamber of commerce. On Saturday, June 22, 2013. It was a real pleasure cycling this trail (twice!). The town of Loveland is ALL IN when it comes to this trail. The distance between Greeley and Berthoud to Loveland is 27 miles, and the city is easily accessible via Interstate 25. Outside of the towns, though, most of the trail is very isolated where it moves away from paralleling US-68 (a rude, noisy neighbor near Xenia). The last day was really enjoyable – perhaps because it was the last day! I crossed US 68 and headed toward Yellow Springs. The Little Miami Scenic Trail (LMST) is one of my favorite trails in Ohio. It crosses bridges and goes through a bunch of great towns to visit. From the trail you rarely get an unobstructed view of the river. Going north go through Morrow then on to Oregonia. I have ridden on the trail for many years and have watched it grow from a trail about 13 miles long to what it is today.The trail roughly follows the Little Miami river. There were a few rural but trafficked streets to cross over. Loveland in particular can be extremely crowded on weekends and the town hosts a farmer’s market every Tuesday evening which can lead to people walking back and forth across the trail. Rode on Saturday 4/12. Trail users must stop and move off pavement when patrol, maintenance or … Enjoy a picturesque view from the rooftop bar and enclosed patios at Ramsey's for family-friendly dinners, or with friends. We enjoy riding in this area every time we are in the area! Calling out our presence and intentions was appreciated. Morrow to Corbin - 14 miles, nice restaurant in Corbin Corbin to Xenia - 14 miles, brings you to Xenia Station. There is parking and fairly decent bathroom facilities. Brenda and Ted Gatchel, Prospect, Ohio, On Monday April 19th, 2010 - I Rented a car from Enterprise at King's mall in Loveland, had them pick me up at Paxton Grill where my car was parked.. Very good facilities there. Free Fax/Scan/Printer Full Kitchen, including refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher. Trail surface is a gem the whole way, silky smooth asphalt with no ruts or tree root upheavals. If you're not able to bike as far north as Yellow Springs, we highly recommend driving up for a ride there. I took trail 3 ten miles to Yellow Springs which has a nice trail head as well. Went a block off to the Works restaurant for a pizza and beer and was a sight in that its in an old firehouse and some good food. Otherwise, little traffic along the trail . Perhaps next time I drive through the Cincinnati area and can afford to stay an extra day.. - http://trikketalk.com/ohio-trikker-forum/8278-loveland-bike-trail-sunday-april-18th-monday-apr-19th.html#post126073, Last Summer (late Aug 2009) we brought our old folks bicycle club to Lebanon Ohio for a grand 3 day tour of the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Map. Some really cool places to stop for food and/or beverage along the way. The next morning Paul, our host at the River Walker, served us breakfast. We left Xenia at about 11:30 AM. "I come up every year to Ohio to visit my family during the holiday season. See the next photo in this photoset for another angle of … The rural scenery has been replaced by a much more suburban environment but the trail still hugged the river with more open views of the Little Miami. Xenia is a city and does not share the quaintness of the village of Yellow Springs. There is a restaurant just down the block from “Two Scoops” and above the ice cream parlor, a very inexpensive yet acceptable lodging catering especially to bikers. Hello. On that note, and I know 99% of you know this, but please...PLEASE...humble yourself and give a little "On your left" notice when passing slower riders. There were several deer along the trail and many rabbits. Certainly more folks on trail as you get closer to Cincinnati. My favorite ride is Spring Valley - Corwin - Spring Valley - Xenia. Sparkling sunshine and cool shade with miles of paved flat trail along the Little Miami River. We rode the trail on the 19th & 20th of August. ), and offers more services. In 1979, the land became an Ohio State Park. I stopped there and took in some information, upon bringing myself back up to the LMST, there is a flippin baby deer !! Free WiFi. Also need certain people to follow rules about no ear buds or headsets, how do you announce you are passing if they can hear. The trail is 78 miles long, completely paved and extremely biker friendly! Thank you for sharing your trail with us! Only thing is, maybe 50% of folks actually tell you they're passing. Pick Up Location: Trailside Provisions on the Loveland Bike Trail (120 Karl Brown Way) HOW TO ORDER 1. In 0.3 mile, turn left onto High St. to reach the parking lot. The one small problem I speak of is the piles of horse manure left by the horses that people ride. This is a great trail system. It was well maintained and shady with very few changes in elevation. It's not well-marked from the south. My wife and I bike this trail multiple times throughout the year and we've ridden (in sections) nearly every mile of it. One of the highlights of my ride south from Xenia this time was having 3 deer cross the trail in front of me and ran down into a gulley that paralleled the trail only to race me along the trail route for about half a mile. The road crossing for southbound trail travelers is unmarked. Freight rail traffic ended between Xenia and Yellow Springs in early 1967, very late in the Pennsylvania Railroad era. We enjoyed old rail cars, bridges, a restaurant restored from an old fire station, multiple bike shops and much much more. The trail is again not very interesting but we still enjoyed the ride as it passed through Ohio farmlands. SOUTH segment--Trail has been extended to about 3 miles south of the golf center where it ends roughly east across the river from Lunken airport. The trail is paved, flat, well shaded, and generally in good shape. Even though it was a Thursday morning, damp and in the 50s, plenty of people were out using the trail. ON Sunday, I started at the beginning of the path off of Newtown Rd and rode to Loveland (round trip 30 mile), not as much Nature, many areas with no shade, enjoyed the Loveland to Morrow stretch much better. Rode this trail mid week so dodging skaters, kids on trikes etc. North of Loveland is prettiest part of trail with very few road crossings. We both had Camel-Bak's and water bottles, so the lack of drinking fountains was not an issue. Montgomery Cyclery is located right on the trail in Loveland so any last minute tools, food - even a new bike - can be found there. I ride a Lightning recumbent bike with small rear panniers, packed with a change of clothes and a few other items. Joggers, rollerbladers, skateboarders, pedestrians will all be encountered there, but once you get north of the Peter cartridge plant near King's Island, traffic dropped significantly. We began our ride at the Milford trailhead and headed north. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. The Xenia Station is a welcome sight. Check my photos which speak to the beauty of this trail. It was hot and we had been on our bikes for 3 ½ hours. Late in the day on Saturday, (approx 5:00 p.m.) just as the rain was coming and going, I made it to Loveland with my newly purchased bike off of Craigslist, nothing fancy, just a great deal on a Huffy. Now, get out and ride. This is hands down the most senic ride I have taken to date. The Loveland Bike Trail is a rail trail in Ohio.It is a section of the Little Miami Scenic Trail within the Loveland, Ohio city limits in Clermont County.Like most of the longer trail, it was built along the right-of-way of the abandoned Little Miami Railroad, on the Little Miami River.Along with 15 other city parks, the trail corridor is maintained by City of Loveland Recreation Commission. Trails of the Scenic Byway are the same paths you take when you come from the west or east along the Colorado River Trail from Loveland to Colorado Springs. We lost the signs at the north end of town and had to do a bit of searching. We started from Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown, Ohio and traveled north to end in Springfield, Ohio. The city of Loveland has perhaps the most attractive "through town" trail section, with eateries, a trailside park, bike rentals and a nearby bike shop. Get to this trail TOOT SWEET! I rode this paved trail with four friends on August 24, 2014. They found nothing wrong so after lunch at one of the many restaurants along the trail in Loveland, we got back on the bikes in search of the end of the Little Miami Scenic Trail. The trail was generally smooth and shaded. It's a mix of covered and open trail with the Little Miami river nearby and Loveland is not to be missed for a stop for food and restrooms. Happy Riding! We enjoyed an ice cream cone at Miranda's in Morrow. (FYI- It was 125.1 miles from CUS to Cincinnati Union Terminal, terminus of this branch line from Columbus via Xenia) Position light ground mast signals on this line were doused in 1975. This was our first time riding the Little Miami Scenic Trail. This is a very active and friendly community. I wish I had brought a camera because there were multiple places that gave you a perfect set up for some beautiful shots, especially with the water coming down the streams off the hillside. Well marked with scenic views and lots of amenities. For the date and time, select March 5th at 11:30. we ate lunch in Loveland at the Works. I highly recommend it. We fortunately found a motel located only about a mile from the trail allowing us to leave our car at the Comfort Suites and ride to the trail head. Once again, he finally got them to turn but once again, our trip to Loveland and Montgomery’s was consumed with speculation. Even the red and gold men and women signs above the restrooms, in the light umber and brown interior paint scheme, just scream "Pennsylvania Railroad!" The weather was fantastic, partly cloudy, cool morning, not real hot as the day wore on. Included are electric-assist bicycle laws and mountain bike trail access. View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail itineraries, directions and more on TrailLink. The volunteers do a good job of managing the trail, thank you to the reviewer who helps keep the trail maintained. Probably our biggest disappointment was that the trail was so overgrown. It is closed for construction on adjacent property.