ABOUT CORA

Building Trails. Building Community. Since 1996.

Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance maintains over 120 miles of multi-use natural surface trails serving mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, and adaptive users. CORA’s professional staff and dedicated volunteers lead the work on the ground, while the Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance. Together, they collaborate with local partners to expand a connected, inclusive trail network across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Check out our 5 Year Strategic Plan, featured in singletracks.com

We are dedicated to building, preserving, and advocating for more miles of sustainable, multi-use natural surface trail connecting the communities of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Join us in building a 375 mile natural surface trail system across the region.

Explore The Trails

CORA’s impact is driven by a dedicated team of staff, board members, and volunteers who bring expertise, passion, and heart to everything we do. From trail design to community engagement, their work shapes every mile we build.

REGIONAL TRAIL ACCESS

Where We Are Today

Today, CORA is recognized as a leading trail advocacy and development organization in the Greater Cincinnati region. We work in partnership with groups like Tri-State Trails to help shape the vision of a 934-mile network of trails and greenways across the region.

With more than 120 miles of natural surface trail built and maintained across 15+ trail systems, CORA continues to expand equitable access to outdoor recreation through strong relationships with land managers, park systems, and local governments.

Our volunteers and supporters make this work possible. They help build trails, attend public meetings to support new projects, and spread awareness in their communities. Together, we are helping to bring long-term plans like the Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Vision to life, creating sustainable, inclusive trail connections that serve the entire region.

NKY Regional Trails Plan

WHY WE DO IT

We believe in the power of trails to build healthier, more connected communities.

Our mission is to bring to life a sustainable world-class trail system in greater Cincinnati, contributing to the joy, health, and well-being of our neighbors.

Our vision is to be one of the top community trail systems in the country.

Our strategic goals include:

375 miles of accessible, connected neighborhood trails
14 neighborhood bike skills courses or bicycle playgrounds
4 regional bike parks

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MEET THE BOARD

Elena Terán

Board Chair

Olivia Birkenhauer

Emeritus Chair

Brian Bozeman

Board Member

John Fix

Board Member

David Giles

Jennifer Hafner-Spieser

Board Member

Joe Hansbauer

Board Member

Rhiannon Hoeweler

Board Member

James Kezele

Board Member

Tom Klinedinst III

Board Member

Dr. Katie Stefani

Board Member

MEET THE STAFF

Jason Reser

Executive Director

Jason has deep community roots in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. He joined the CORA Board of Directors in 2014, became Trail Development Director in 2019, and stepped into the role of Executive Director in 2025, where he leads the charge to build one of the top community trail systems in the country.Beyond CORA, Jason serves as a commissioner on the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission and as president of the Ohio Trails Partnership, connecting the region’s trail work to policy and partnerships across two states.

Diana Bolton

Trail Program Manager

Diana’s connection to the outdoors deepened her commitment to the natural world. With a background in Environmental Science and Landscape Architecture, Diana joined CORA in spring 2025 as the Trail Program Manager. In her role, she focuses on sustainable trail design, placemaking, and community engagement, leading volunteer groups to co-create trail systems that reflect the needs and voices of the people who use them.

Jaki Howser

Communications & Engagement Specialist

Jaki began her journey on two wheels as a cyclist, finding her passion for mountain biking in 2020. With a background in Marketing, Communications, and years as a musician in Cincinnati, Jaki joined CORA in fall 2024 as the Communications & Engagement Specialist. In her role, she focuses on amplifying CORA's impact and voice through compelling storytelling and community involvement.

Isaac Hunter-Linville

Operational Support Specialist

Isaac is an avid member of the cycling community in the Greater Cincinnati region with a passion for outdoor recreation. With experience in project management and a drive to make amazing outdoor spaces accessible to all, he was eager to join the CORA team as Administrative Coordinator in the summer of 2023. As a CORA staff member, he is responsible for facilitating communications, coordinating with our outstanding trail stewards and volunteers, and improving organizational efficiency.

Troy Warnken

Trail Crew Manager

Troy has been a foundational part of CORA for over 25 years, helping build many of the trails around Greater Cincinnati, serving as a past CORA president, and receiving of the organization's Lifetime Achievement Award. He was the lead trail architect for Mt. Airy, along with designing trails at Mitchell Memorial Forest, Terrell Park, and England Idlewild, to name a few. Troy is a trail building visionary, and the expansion of trails throughout our region is in great hands under his leadership.

Mitch Watson

Trail Specialist

Mitch’s journey with CORA began with his carpentry skills and passion for trail building, earning him the 2019 Golden Rhino Volunteer Award. From hand-building Devou’s Devils Backbone to leading the Sleepy Hollow updates, Mitch has dedicated years to enhancing local trails. After receiving certification in Mechanized Trail Building from Cam Lockwood of Trails Unlimited, he took on his first professional project with CORA, managing the construction and growth of Nighthawk Bike Park.

GET INVOLVED

Whether you swing a shovel, support with a donation, attend an event, or simply spread the word, you’re helping fuel a stronger, more connected trail network.

We’re always looking for new trail advocates, and there’s a place for you in this story.

Volunteer Opportunities

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BUILT TO EXPLORE

CORA started with a handful of people and a lot of vision. Today, we’re part of a regional shift toward sustainable outdoor infrastructure that serves all. Trails don’t just happen, they’re built together with people like you.

Let’s keep building, together.