Trails

Cincinnati Nature Center has more than 20 miles of trails winding through mature forests and fields, past ponds and streams.  Come see why CNC was voted "Best Hiking Trails" in CityBeat's Best of Cincinnati issue for the fourth year in a row.

Rowe Woods Trail

Rowe Woods Trail Stewardship

Rowe Woods Trail Map

For your safety, preservation of our natural resources, and consideration for other visitors, please observe the following trail guidelines:

  1. To protect our woodland and aquatic habitats, please remain on designated trails and boardwalks - foot traffic only.
  2. Observe but do not disturb plants and wildlife. We do not allow collecting, hunting or fishing on CNC properties.
  3. Please walk in groups of 12 or fewer.
  4. Children younger than high school age must be accompanied by an adult.
  5. Pets must be leashed and under control at all times. Always carry out your pet's waste. Discourage pets from wading in water. To report pets off-leash, contact Rowe Woods staff at (513) 965-4245 or (513) 831-1711. Learn more about our dog policy (PDF) and the importance of keeping your pet leashed.
  6. Please do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out.
  7. Picnic only in designated picnic area located near the Rowe Woods main parking lot.
  8. Please refrain from smoking on trails.
  9. Fish and turtle feeding is only allowed at Powel Crosley Lake. Feed only pellets available at The Nature Shop. DO NOT FEED BREAD.  Feeding waterfowl and other wildlife is prohibited. Learn more about safe fish and turtle feeding (PDF).

 

Long Branch Trail

Long Branch Farm & Trails Trail Stewardship

LBFT Trail Map

For your safety, protection of our natural resources, and consideration for other visitors, please observe the following trail guidelines when visiting Long Branch Farm & Trails:

  1. Pets must be leashed and under control at all times. Always carry out your pet’s waste. To report pets off-leash, contact Rowe Woods staff at (513) 965-4245 or (513) 831-1711.
  2. To protect our woodland and aquatic habitats, please remain on trails and boardwalks — foot traffic only.
  3. Observe but do not disturb plants or wildlife. We do not allow collecting, hunting, or fishing on CNC properties.
  4. Children younger than high school age must be accompanied by an adult.
  5. Please do not climb on farm machinery, fences, gates or hay bales.
  6. Please do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out.
  7. Please refrain from smoking on the trails.
  8. Please do not picnic on trails.