Cincinnati, OH: Waterfall Circuit
String several wooded paths and waterfalls together on this 3.5-mile dayhike located only minutes from downtown.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 5.7
Waypoints
WCT001
Location: 39.1966094970703, -84.4284896850586
Bear L @ trail post marked B/D. Wide trail ascends grassy area
WCT002
Location: 39.1997413635254, -84.429801940918
Continue R @ Y-jct. with gravel roadway
WCT003
Location: 39.2025985717773, -84.4242172241211
Bear L @ post marker onto B trail; walk through thick undergrowth along the narrow trail
WCT004
Location: 39.2008895874023, -84.4186477661133
Turn L, descending E towards footbridge
WCT005
Location: 39.2010803222656, -84.4179306030274
Turn R heading S
WCT006
Location: 39.1969909667969, -84.4191818237305
Continue straight @ 3-way. Optional side trail leads a few 100 ft. to a fabulous picnic shelter with long views of the sunset
WCT007
Location: 39.1956901550293, -84.4249572753906
Trail descends to parking lot. From here, cross field (heading W) and pickup Trail A that starts on N side of park road. Head uphill
WCT008
Location: 39.1973686218262, -84.4276123046875
Cross road, bearing slightly R. Two options: Go L and return to car. Or, hike N on Creek Trail (marked as Trail A) to add an extra 1.5 mi.
WCT009
Location: 39.1997184753418, -84.4222869873047
Pass several waterfalls—you’ll hear more cascades than you’ll see on this mostly wooded trail. Cross creekbed several times
WCT010
Location: 39.2003593444824, -84.4184188842774
Bear L @ next two 3-ways
WCT011
Location: 39.201358795166, -84.4248123168945
Turn L @ T; gradual descent to roadway and parking area
