Trail renovations are underway at Landen Deerfield Park in Landen, Ohio. These updates will reduce erosion, improve drainage and sustainability, enhance safety for trail users, improve navigation, while creating an environment for new riders. Many of the trails require consistent maintenance in their current state, and these updates reduce manual wear and tear. Built to last, these trails will invite our trail users throughout the community. This project is funded by a grant from the Ohio Trails Partnership through ODNR (Ohio Department of Natural Resources). This renovation project has begun construction, and they will be ready for the public to use upon completion. For now, do not use the trails as the trail builders do their magic to make them last for years to come!
What's Coming:
Multi-Use Flow Trails: Mountain bike-optimized beginner and intermediate trails designed for fun, flow, and sustainability
Family-Friendly Access: A new creek access trail for hikers, bikers, and families to explore
Trail Decommissioning: Closing old, unsustainable routes to prevent erosion and protect the park’s natural environment
Upgrades for the Future: Redesigned alignments and improved construction techniques to ensure long-term durability and low maintenance
Photo courtesy of Landen Deerfield MTB Trails CORA
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Landen Deerfield Park in Landen, Ohio, is set to become a stronger part of Greater Cincinnati’s growing trail network. By improving its multi-use trails, this project will boost community quality of life, attract new talent to the region, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities for all. The park is home to some of the region’s first mountain bike–accessible, volunteer-built multi-use trails. Today, hikers, runners, and cyclists share these routes, but aging design and erosion challenges limit the trails’ sustainability and user experience. An updated plan will bring the system in line with modern trail standards, balancing sustainability, accessibility, and recreational value. Enhancing Landen Deerfield Park’s trails strengthens Cincinnati’s vision to become a trail-based recreation destination. The improvements will provide safer, more enjoyable trails for families, runners, hikers, and mountain bikers while ensuring a sustainable trail system for future generations.
UPDATE: Construction 🚧 is underway for the first phase of EONS Park trails, including the build of the bike park and the beginning of adventure trails. Work is being constructed by Innovative Dirt Solutions. More information about this project is coming soon. For now, know that one of the best bike parks in the area is soon to be available for the community to enjoy!
Eons is a planned 1,000-acre adventure park located in the urban woodlands of Erlanger, Kentucky, where all generations can wander, play, learn, escape, and explore forever. Just minutes from CVG Airport and the I-75/71 corridor, Eons Park will be a premier destination for world-class trails and outdoor recreation. Nestled in the Dry Creek valley, the park will open with a dog park, a bicycle playground, and several miles of trails near Donaldson Highway and Houston Road, funded and slated for bid in October 2025. Future access under I-275 at Turfway Road will reveal the sweeping views and elevation of the lower valley. For residents and workers nearby, Eons will be a daily escape into nature; for the region, it will preserve nearly 1,000 acres of landscape for generations.
Innovative Dirt Solutions, the firm that recently built the Mt. Airy Skills Course for Progressive Bike Ramps, will construct the first trails and bike park on property near the Cherry Hill neighborhood. Phase I includes 2 to 3 miles of natural-surface trail. As phases unfold, the park will grow into a regional trail hub, with planned connections to Devou Backcountry Trails and beyond, making Eons a truly connected adventure destination.
The CORA Trail Crew and Caeser Creek’s devoted volunteers and trail stewards have been hard at work reinforcing bridges! They moved all the wood for a 20’ bridge, including the usage of the CORA mud buggy. They also moved 20 60# bags of concrete, set forms, and poured footings. It took nearly 70 hours of volunteer work to complete the project! It’s really inspiring to see a community come together to make a difference for a multitude of trail users!
Photo courtesy of Caeser Creek MTB and Hiking Trails
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Imagine stepping outside your door in Covington and seamlessly traveling a connected network of trails linking seven cities, three counties, and Northern Kentucky’s most iconic destinations. The NKY Regional Trails Project is turning this vision into reality, building a safe, accessible system of paved and natural-surface trails for residents and visitors alike. Trails strengthen communities by connecting people to places and each other. Building on Riverfront Commons as the backbone, the plan will link destinations such as Devou Park, the Purple People Bridge, Kenton County Park, and Eons Park, expanding opportunities for recreation, tourism, and business growth across the region.
What’s Coming:
Initial Buildout: Activate 30 miles of trails within the first 24 months
Regional Connectivity: A master plan with 70+ stakeholders is aligning cities and counties to create seamless, cross-boundary trail connections
Community Impact: Safer, more accessible pathways for walking, biking, and exploring will improve quality of life, boost local economies, and expand recreational opportunities for all
Planning & Initial Buildout: Launch a regional master plan, then connect 30 miles of paved trails, quiet streets, and natural-surface trails within the first 24 months
CORA, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, The Hillside Trust, and the East Westwood Improvement Association are partnering to bring over 3 miles of professionally designed natural surface trails to Hillside Trust–preserved property between Brokaw and Montana Avenues. These trails will connect directly into the neighborhood and sit just minutes from the Mt. Airy mountain bike trails. As the Mt. Airy Skills Park moves forward, future connections will make it even easier for families to access both trail systems.
East Westwood is a historically underserved community with limited access to greenspace and safe recreation. The Goltra Trails Project is designed not only to provide trails but also to strengthen the neighborhood by creating pathways to opportunity. Alongside new trails, the project will support training programs that provide certifications in trail building, chainsaw use, and other trades. These are skills that community members can carry into the workforce.
This will transform East Westwood by creating safe, accessible outdoor space and workforce development opportunities in a community with high need and few connected pathways. This project will improve health, expand recreation, and provide skills that help residents find jobs, all while connecting to a broader trail network and giving the neighborhood a trail system to call its own.
What’s Coming:
Neighborhood Connectivity: Trails that reconnect neighborhoods divided by I-74 and link to the future CROWN trail network
Multi-Use Access: Safe, sustainable trails designed for walking, biking, adaptive cycling, and family use
Community Investment: Training and certification opportunities, mentorship programs, and volunteer pathways to help residents build skills and strengthen resumes
Equity & Health: Expanding access to greenspace where it’s most needed, supporting physical activity, mental health, and environmental education
Sustainable Design: Durable, low-maintenance trails built with environmentally sensitive methods
CORA, in collaboration with Great Parks, Cincinnati Parks, Anderson Township, Anderson Park District, Hillside Trust, City Of Cincinnati Government, and Cardinal Land Conservancy, has partnered with Applied Trails Research to bring the region’s first large-scale, multi-ownership natural surface multi-use trail to life. Led by trail experts Dr. Jeremy Wimpey and Scott Linnenburger, the team has completed an opportunity study for the Little Miami Natural Surface Trail Corridor, bringing world-class, sustainable trail design to our area.
This feasibility study, made possible by The Harold C. Schott Foundation and United Dairy Farmers, outlines some exciting benefits: expanding recreation opportunities in the Little Miami River valley, utilizing the paved greenway system as a backbone to link natural surface trails and river access points, and providing new ways for families and outdoor newcomers to experience our natural assets. Additionally, this project will offer bike-friendly access close to downtown, serving underrepresented communities in Cincinnati.
With plenty of trailhead parking and conserved land connected along the river, this project will significantly boost recreational access across the region, without the need for a car. While it will take a few years to fully implement, partners are already making progress, with initial sections underway and complete at Avoca Preserve, Great Parks, and Columbia Township.
Clear Creek Bike Park, located on the Little Miami Trail Corridor and Route 32 in Anderson Township, will be open to all: toddlers on striders, teens, adults, adaptive athletes, and first-time riders. With progressive features for every ability level, the park breaks down barriers to recreation. It brings youth into nature, offering a healthy path toward belonging, movement, and growth. Phase I ensures access for riders of all ages and abilities. Phase II adds higher-skill jump lines and technical features, an intentional outlet for teens and adults who seek risk and adrenaline.
Bike parks give young people safe, welcoming spaces to explore, take risks, and grow. On two wheels, they build skills, confidence, and resilience. By making outdoor recreation fun and accessible, bike parks help fight inactivity, reduce isolation, and strengthen well-being.
What’s Coming
Progressive Flow Trails: All-weather, low-maintenance paved trails designed for every skill level, inspired by successful bike parks like the Dayton Bike Yard
All Wheels Welcome: Built with bikes in mind, the park will also be open to adaptive equipment, one-wheels, skateboards, and other appropriate wheeled uses
Community Access: Located along the Little Miami Corridor near Route 32, the park will be easily accessible for neighborhood families, youth programs, and regional visitors
Phased Construction: Environmentally sensitive building methods and durable materials will ensure long-term sustainability, with features added in phases as funding becomes available
Why It Matters: Bike parks are more than recreation, they shape healthier lifestyles, reduce inactivity, and create welcoming spaces where youth and families can connect. By breaking down barriers to outdoor activity, Clear Creek Bike Park will empower the next generation to move, play, and thrive through transformative outdoor experiences
These trails have long been a local resource for outdoor recreation, but overgrowth, downed trees, unclear signage, and unsafe features have made parts difficult or frustrating to use. With a community-driven effort and support from CORA and the City of Fairfield, we’re improving the trails to welcome all ages and skill levels.
Harbin Park isn’t just about trails, it’s about connection to nature, to neighbors, and to physical and mental health. By improving these trails, we’re making it easier for more people to get outside, breathe fresh air, enjoy exercise, and relieve stress, all close to home. It’s also a chance to build stronger stewardship in Fairfield by engaging volunteers, creating a shared sense of ownership, and ensuring this green space thrives for years to come.
What’s Happening:
Regular volunteer trail-days for work like clearing roots, removing blockages, brushing, and tread work
Clearer signage, safer trail navigation, and maintenance routines so the experience is reliable and fun
Reinforcing trails with sustainable design practices to prevent erosion and ensure long-term access
CORA began building new trails at Stonelick State Park in 2023 to expand recreation along the campground and lakeside. In spring 2025, progress stopped when the AmeriCorps program was canceled. Although progress was halted, the vision for a sustainable, connected trail system is mapped, designed, and ready for construction.
Stonelick’s trails were originally routed along property lines, which created drainage and erosion challenges. The new design establishes a 9.4-mile sustainable trail around the lake and campground, improving durability, reducing maintenance, and providing long-term stability. These trails will open access for hikers, bikers, and families while strengthening tourism and recreation in underserved Clermont County communities.
The loop will connect campers directly to Edenton. Families will gain safe access to fishing spots, nature exploration, and a healthier campground experience, all while opening new opportunities to revitalize the historic schoolhouse and strengthen Clermont County’s regional appeal.
CORA partnered with Great Parks of Hamilton County to bring a new mountain bike loop to the Little Miami Scenic Trail at Avoca Park in Cincinnati. The Avoca Loop adds a fun, beginner-friendly riding option right off the popular paved trail, giving families and new riders a safe and exciting way to explore mountain biking.
The Little Miami Scenic Trail is one of the region’s most beloved greenways, but until now it offered few opportunities to get off the pavement. The Avoca Loop introduces natural-surface riding in a convenient location, expanding access to outdoor adventure for all ages and skill levels. The Avoca Loop is a small but powerful addition to Greater Cincinnati’s trail network. It helps introduce new riders to mountain biking, supports Great Parks’ commitment to recreation and conservation, and strengthens the case for more natural-surface trail opportunities across the region.
What It Offers:
Beginner-Friendly Loop: A safe, approachable way for new riders to try mountain biking
Trail Access: Directly connected to the Little Miami Scenic Trail at Avoca Park
Family Fun: A short, accessible loop designed for kids, families, and anyone curious about riding dirt
Great Parks of Hamilton County added a skills course and skills loop to its existing 8-mile mountain bike trail at Mitchell Memorial Forest. This is the first official trail of its kind in Hamilton County. With progressive features for every skill level, the new bike park will give riders a place to build skills, gain confidence, and have fun on two wheels.Â
CORA and Great Parks of Hamilton County had the opportunity to talk with @jketchmark with WCPO News about the new Mitchell Memorial Forest Bike Skills Course and Loop which officially opened on November 1st, 2025.
Big moves for mountain biking and trails in Cincinnati, and we’re just getting started.
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CORA, in collaboration with the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Cincinnati Parks, is proud to support the opening of the Mount Airy Bike Skills Park. This project was designed with Progressive Bike Ramps, a national leader in creating inclusive bike facilities, and constructed by Innovative Dirt Solutions.
Located centrally in Mount Airy, this urban site offers easy access for residents across the city and presents a unique opportunity to engage an underserved and diverse community. CORA and our partners are grateful for the community’s interest and energy in making this vision a reality. Together, we’re building a new gateway for riders of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of trails.
The new park features:
A perimeter flow trail designed for riders of all levels
A skills area with progressive obstacles to help riders build confidence
Adaptive-friendly design so riders of all abilities can participate
An ADA-compliant concrete pathway along the skills area, ensuring accessibility for all riders and visitors
CORA partnered with the City of Dayton and local community groups to help restore this wooded park on Covert Run Pike. Improvements include new and improved trails, upgraded buildings, better signage, and enhanced accessibility, making the park more welcoming for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers.
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Why It Matters:
Revitalizing Sargeant Park strengthens outdoor access in Dayton and supports equitable recreation
The upgrades boost neighborhood quality of life and encourage more people to explore nature locally
Parks thrive when they connect people and neighborhoods. CORA is working alongside Kenton County to link Fox Run to Lincoln Ridge Park and surrounding communities. Fox Run Park will become a cornerstone for outdoor adventure in Northern Kentucky.
🔗 Learn more about Kenton County’s plans for Fox Run Park in this Local 12 article.
What's Coming:
New Trails: Plans are underway for a sustainable trail system designed for hiking, biking, and exploration
Community Connectivity: Trail connections will help link neighborhoods and existing greenspaces, creating a stronger regional network
Active Recreation: While plans move forward, visitors can already enjoy hiking, fishing, wildlife observation, and walking on the unused cart paths left from the former golf course
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