This information is a public record of the 1978 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Great Miami River Recreation Trail

City, Town, or County Frontcountry Trail Urban Trail

Length
63 miles
Elevation Gain
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Route Type
out & back

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The Great Miami River Recreation Trail is part of the nation's largest paved, off-street trail network. It extends from Piqua, Ohio in the north to Franklin in the south. An additional 9-mile section exists in Middletown and over three miles in Hamilton, Ohio.

Piqua General Harrison. Photo by Elizabeth Connor.

Look, Mom! Photo by Mary Shaw.

Cyclists Welcome. Photo by Mary Shaw.

Cycle Trail Art. Photo by Mary Shaw.

Dayton Bike Rack. Photo by Mary Shaw.

Canal Horse. Photo by Elizabeth Connor.

Piqua Canal Boat. Photo by Elizabeth Connor.

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Location: In southwest Ohio, extending along the east bank of Great Miami River from Piqua to Franklin, and again through Middletown and separately through Hamilton. This trail also has a loop on the west bank of the Great Miami when it passes through downtown Dayt

States: Ohio
Counties: Miami, Montgomery, Warren, Butler
Cities/Townships: Piqua, Troy, Dayton, Moraine, West Carrollton, Miamisburg, Miami Township, Franklin, Middletown, Hamilton

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Reviews

Jacob Stone

Oct 23, 2020

Plenty to do

The Great Miami Riverway and accompanying Great Miami River Recreation Trail offer the full spectrum of communities and natural areas to explore. Highly recommend checking it out.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Snow, cross-country skiing

Other Activities

Heritage and history
Snow, snow play general
Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Angela Manuszak
The Miami Conservancy District
611 Harrison St.
Piqua, OH 45402
[email protected] • (937) 223-1271
www.mcdwater.org

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Paved
Surfaces (additional): Paved

Tread Width (average): 120"
Tread Width (minimum): 96
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Certified as an NRT
Aug 13, 1978

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