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You may have heard the buzz around this Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Plan, but what is it?
Imagine a braided trail network, “an interconnected system of paved multi-use paths and natural surface trails that link communities and destinations. It allows people to mix and match routes—whether walking, biking, hiking, or mountain biking—for a flexible, continuous experience tailored to their preferences and skill level.” (Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Plan, 2026, p.7) This vision is progressive toward linking communities and creating a sense of adventure throughout Northern Kentucky.
The magic behind a braided trail network opens up opportunities for an expanded view for exploration of nature and the outdoors.
Personally, as a trail user myself, I have found that Northern Kentucky has so much to offer and will become a destination for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country. The expansion of cross-country and paved trails showcases the type of visionary foresight that Cincinnati-Off Road Alliance and Tri-State Trails work so well together toward building a stronger trail community.
With all of the excitement around a three-county, multi-city trail network, CORA and Tri-State Trails lead the way to curate a comprehensive feasibility report for the general public to review. This document showcases community engagement and input, along with design standards, route and programmatic recommendations, trail maintenance, and a strategic funding strategy. Anything and everything you want to know about the Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Plan will be released in this physical and digital document for the community to review. We want you to get just as excited about this project as we are!
Join us in celebrating the Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Plan Release, hosted by OneNKY Alliance!
Date: Wednesday, June 24th | 5 PM
Location: OneNKY Center (209 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41011)
Event Details:
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5:00 PM: Gathering & Presentation
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6:00 PM: Group Ride along the proposed Connector Route
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7:00 PM: Join us afterward at The Gruff (129 E 2nd St, Covington, KY 41011)
Join us for a gathering starting at 5 PM, along with a presentation of the regional trails plan. This will be a great time to learn more about the project and celebrate this huge milestone that will forever shape trail accessibility in Northern Kentucky.
We will document this celebration with you with a group photo at 5:55, right before our group bike ride along the proposed Connector Route, starting at 6 PM. Join us afterward at The Gruff (129 E 2nd St, Covington, KY 41011).
This is one step toward CORA’s vision of 375 miles of natural surface trail by 2030. Collaborating with Tri-State Trails has widened our vision toward an inclusive trail community, and we can’t wait to explore with you!
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NKY Regional Trails Plan:
Tri-State Trails and the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) are building on years of work to expand trail and bikeway opportunities across Northern Kentucky. Recent initiatives include the Covington + Newport Bicycle Transportation Plan, authored by Tri-State Trails and adopted in 2024, and the Saratoga Street Bikeway, an ongoing planning effort in Newport. CORA continues to grow and maintain natural surface trails in parks across Northern Kentucky, including Sargeant Park in Dayton and Tower Park in Fort Thomas. Beyond building trails, CORA is actively involved in natural surface trail planning and stewardship, working to remove barriers, guide the process, and provide hands-on assistance to communities looking to expand and maintain their trail systems. The NKY Regional Trails Plan builds on this momentum by envisioning a Braided Trail Network across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. This interconnected system of paved and natural surface trails is envisioned to provide continuous routes that link communities and destinations while offering flexible options for people walking, biking, and exploring outdoors. Inspired by leading cities like Boulder, Bentonville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta, the plan demonstrates how regional trail connectivity can strengthen communities, improve active transportation, and enhance quality of life. A Steering Committee of local, county, state, and regional partners has guided the process since March 2025, working to review existing conditions, refine proposed trail routes, and prioritize connections across the network.
References:
(2026). Northern Kentucky Regional Trails Plan