Hike Loveland

Hiking Trails

Dyson Trail

Location: Within Phillips Park (11667 Rich Road)
Difficulty: Moderate

This is the city's newest trail. Opening in 2024, the Dyson Trail is a one-mile loop running alongside Fallis Road in Phillips Park. 

East Loveland Nature Preserve

Location: 227 E Loveland Ave.
Difficulty: Easy

East Loveland Nature Preserve offers four small trails, which make for about one mile of hiking. There is a bird blind and a footbridge to access O’Bannon Creek. Visitors often spot deer, hawks, woodpeckers, and owls. Download trail map.

Little Miami Scenic Trail/Buckeye Trail

Location: Historic Downtown
Difficulty: Easy

Visitors come from near and far to start at the Loveland trailhead of the Little Miami Scenic Trail. In total, the trail is more than 78 miles long! Part of the trail overlaps with the Buckeye Trail, which is a 1,444- mile path looping around Ohio. Loveland is officially recognized as a Buckeye Trail Town, meaning we are a destination for outdoor recreation. Please note the trail is paved asphalt and ADA-friendly.

Simpson Ridge Trail

Location: Access from Phillips Park (11667 Rich Road) or across from the entrance of Kiwanis Park (240 Wall St.)
Difficulty: Moderate

The Simpson Nature Preserve is a remnant of largely untouched Old Growth Forest. Steep inclines and declines may make the trail challenging. Access from the rear of Phillips Park near the basketball court. The top loop is 0.42 mile, leading downhill to the entrance of Kiwanis Park.

West Loveland Nature Preserve

Location: Approx. 2006 W. Loveland Ave. past Glen Lake Road
Difficulty: Moderate 

The 26.5-acre West Loveland Nature Preserve (formerly known as Hidden Creek) offers two trails within a creek valley. One trail follows the creek, and the second trail crosses the creek.