Rentschler Forest MetroPark

Great Miami River Recreation Trail

4.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 24 min

Great Miami River Recreation Trail is a 4.2-mile out-and-back in Rentschler Forest MetroPark near Woodsdale Park, OH. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 4/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi610 – 620 ft4.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Great Miami River Recreation Trail 39.42188, -84.50158
Nearest town Woodsdale Park, OH

Directions

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Great Miami River Recreation Trail

4.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 1 hr 24 min

Elevation 609–620 ft

Out & Back · Rentschler Forest MetroPark

Trailhead: Great Miami River Recreation Trail · 39.42188, -84.50158

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:24 AM · sunset 7:40 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Great Miami River Recreation Trail, heading W.
  2. 2.1 miReach Great Miami River Recreation Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 2.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

23% paved77% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:24 AMSunset 7:40 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~15 min). Leave by 7:05 PM for the 7:40 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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