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SavePopular Trail Networks
view all areas »Cincinnati trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Mountain Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and gravelly. Scenery includes creeks, meadows and views. Common trail features include berms and creek crossings. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include huts and restrooms. Popular destinations include Mount Airy Forest, Ault Park and Sharon Woods.
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- Mountain Bike
52 trails
- E-Bike
76 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
5 trails
- Hike
241 trails
- Trail Running
241 trails
Region Details
- 30
- 10
- 12
Region Status
Caution as of Sep 6, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 241
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 52
- Trails E-Bike
- 76
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 54
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 27
- Trails Hike
- 241
- Trails Trail Running
- 241
- Total Distance
- 146 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 50 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,441 ft
- Total Vertical
- 424 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 895 ft
- Reports
- 208
- Photos
- 153
- Completed Counter
- 4,454
Sub Regions
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Ault Park
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Caldwell Preserve
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Fernbank Park
- 1
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Goltra Preserve
- 1
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Miami Whitewater Forest
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Mitchell Memorial Forest
- 1
- 2
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Mitchell Memorial Forest 1
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Mount Airy Forest
- 2
- 10
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Otto Armleder Memorial Park
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Sharon Woods
- 4
Popular Cincinnati Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 178 ft • 185 •
This trail is in a lollipop style with the stem being an out and back to a very small parking lot. Lots of climbing on this short loop. After the stem you can go left or right. Left being the harder ascent. This climb includes a tight...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 160 ft • 172 •
The Falls trail is the second trail CORA (Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance) has built in Mt Airy Forest. Mt. Airy forest is a Cincinnati City park and is only the second location for legal off road cycling in Hamilton county. This trail is...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,768 ft • 55 ft • 162 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 55 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,566 ft • 140 ft • 148 •
This is the second part of the overall Cherry On Top trail we are building. We completed the first part at the end of 2020. This trail connects the north parking lot to The Falls trail and eventually will connect to the Cherry On Top we...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,222 ft • 104 ft • 144 •
This is the first part of the complete Cherry On Top trail. We are currently building the second part and next year we will build the last part. They will all connect to make this one trail that will be about 3 miles long. This is a...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 170 ft • 116 •
This is the final build for our mountain bike trails in this section of woods at Mt Airy Forest. This adds another over a mile of new trail to bring out total to over 5 miles of singletrack.
Cincinnati Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 653 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
Start up Creamy Whip, take a right to climb the switchbacks, land up on the hill (and take a break at the...
5 miles • 674 ft • 4 • Loop •
Mt. Airy Forest is one of the areas maintained by Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA). It is a dense...
• 16 miles • 1,543 ft • 7 •
• 4 miles • 410 ft • 1 •
• 9 miles • 827 ft • 4 •
• 12 miles • 1,306 ft • 4 •
Photos of Cincinnati Mountain Bike
Videos of Cincinnati Mountain Bike
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Nov 23, 2017
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| A Loop | Sep 6, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Indiana/Vevay) Sep 6, 2026 | Ideal | Murrayholland | ||
| B Loop | Sep 7, 2026 @ 8:46am (America/Indiana/Vevay) Sep 7, 2026 | Ideal | Murrayholland | ||
| A to B Connection | Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:48am (America/Indiana/Vevay) Sep 6, 2026 | Wet | Freeze13 | ||
| The Wall Connector | Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/New_York) Apr 18, 2026 | Ideal | tallbikemitch | ||
| Creamy Whip Shortcut | Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/New_York) Apr 18, 2026 | Ideal | tallbikemitch | ||
| Cherry On Top connector | Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/New_York) Apr 18, 2026 | Ideal | tallbikemitch | ||
| Exit 14 | Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:33am (America/New_York) Apr 18, 2026 | Ideal | tallbikemitch | ||
| Cherry On Top | Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:33am (America/New_York) Apr 18, 2026 | Ideal | tallbikemitch | ||
| Wall Trail | Mar 21, 2026 @ 9:58pm (America/New_York) Mar 21, 2026 | Ideal | Elduder714 | ||
| The Falls | Mar 21, 2026 @ 9:58pm (America/New_York) Mar 21, 2026 | Dry | Elduder714 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| a398004 | add | karma | activity #103469268 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 5:37am Sep 10, 2026 |
| Jwagner190 | ridden | trail | activity #103434633 and 2 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 2:13pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| Murrayholland | add | report | activity #103264999 and 1 more | Sep 7, 2026 @ 8:50am Sep 7, 2026 |
| Freeze13 | add | report | activity #103204884 and 2 more | Sep 6, 2026 @ 11:18am Sep 6, 2026 |
| Murrayholland | comment | report | activity #103182232 | Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:40am Sep 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | About mile 3 on clockwise route | Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:40am Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Mostly XC and little flow, this trail poses a... | Oct 22, 2024 @ 11:23am Oct 22, 2024 | ||
| trail | Dec 21, 2023 @ 6:18am Dec 21, 2023 | |||
| trail | I have a love hate relationship with this... | Jun 28, 2023 @ 7:00pm Jun 28, 2023 | ||
| report | Tree has been removed | Jun 14, 2023 @ 8:00am Jun 14, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge30 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge30 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Mount Airy Bike Skills Course | skill park | Cincinnati | |
| Mitchell Memorial Forest Bike Skills Course & Looop | skill park | Cincinnati |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Cincinnati Off Road Alliance
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TEAM Cycling & FitnessBike Shop
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Campus CycleryBike Shop
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Montgomery CycleryBike Shop
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Trek Bicycle Store CincinnatiBike Shop
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Spun BicyclesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 52 | 56 miles | 2,287 ft | 14 miles | 404 ft | #2,939 | #9 | 142 | 205 | 2 | 10,394 | |
| E-Bike | 76 | 52 miles | 4,790 ft | 17 miles | 420 ft | #2,742 | #7 | 156 | 353 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 54 | 51 miles | 1,558 ft | 13 miles | 400 ft | #3,376 | #1,275 | 1 | 29 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 105 ft | 4,646 ft | 180 ft | #3,534 | #9 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 489 ft | 2 miles | 302 ft | #2,502 | #2 | 25 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 27 | 15 miles | 2,201 ft | 7 miles | 344 ft | #1,483 | #874 | 49 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 241 | 146 miles | 12,441 ft | 50 miles | 423 ft | #708 | #1 | 208 | 2 | 1,488 | ||
| Trail Running | 241 | 146 miles | 12,441 ft | 50 miles | 423 ft | #906 | #4 | 208 | 1 | 1,213 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has 23 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cincinnati?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cincinnati are:
- Wall Trail (4.2/5)
- A Loop (4.2/5)
- Goltra (4.1/5)
- Exit 14 (4.1/5)
- B Loop (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Cincinnati?
There are 66 parking locations listed in Cincinnati. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Cincinnati?
The longest trail in Cincinnati is B Loop at 3.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cincinnati?
The best hiking trails in Cincinnati are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cincinnati?
The best trail running trails in Cincinnati are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has a total of 241 trails. Of those, 52 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cincinnati to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cincinnati?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Cincinnati is A Loop with 355 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cincinnati?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Cincinnati is A Loop with 354 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Cincinnati?
The following bike services are available in Cincinnati:
- Bike Shop (12)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cincinnati?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Cincinnati is Creamy Whip Access with an average grade of 9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cincinnati?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cincinnati. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Cincinnati?
The overall region status for Cincinnati is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Cincinnati?
Yes, Cincinnati supports e-bike riding. There are 75 trails in Cincinnati that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Cincinnati?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Cincinnati are: View all mountain biking routes in Cincinnati.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cincinnati?
The most popular Strava segments in Cincinnati are:
- Short Park, Short Segment (10,462 athletes)
- Clear Creek Dash (10,272 athletes)
- Sprint to Clear Creek (9,876 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Cincinnati?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Cincinnati. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Cincinnati?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Cincinnati. View all adaptive trails in Cincinnati for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Cincinnati?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Cincinnati directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cincinnati?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Cincinnati are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Cincinnati?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cincinnati are:
- Goltra (5/5)
- A Loop (4.5/5)
- Creamy Whip Access (0/5)
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