The Hiking Trail Hiding In Cincinnati That Will Transport You To Another World
By Andrea Limke|Published August 02, 2017
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Situated in Hyde Park, Ault Park is a natural gem in the middle of Cincinnati. The park is well known for its stunning pavilion, gorgeous overlook and entertaining events, but what you may not know is that Ault Park is also full of hidden hiking trails. When you find your way onto those trails, you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported to another world!
Ault Park is known for its popular pavilion area and beautiful open spaces, but it's also a hiker's paradise hiding in Cincinnati.
From there, you can continue for approximately half a mile on this trail or you can choose to take a few connected paths to make your journey longer and more diverse.
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All of the trails around the park contain a variety of landscape.
On the eastern edge of the trail, you'll feel as if you've stumbled across a hidden gem - and you definitely have! An abandoned railroad mysteriously appears and makes you question if you've left Cincinnati.
The railroad bridge was active in the late 1800s and now stands as an intriguing hiking destination.
The trails are ideal for both a casual walk in the woods or a more intense run. While in the thick of it, you'll be amazed at the natural oasis so close to the bustle of downtown!
Ault Park trails are perfect to visit all year long.
This view is lovely throughout each season - this photo shows the natural beauty of one of our infamous Cincinnati ice storms. Whenever you decide to tackle this trail, be prepared for an out of this world experience.
Ault Park is a part of the fantastic Cincinnati Parks system, which we are incredibly lucky to have. Have you spent time in this popular park? Did you know about the hiking trails? Share your experience with us in the comments!
Ault Park is located at 3600 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208. For more information, including a trail map, visit their website here.
For more awesome trails throughout Cincinnati, check out these other epic hikes in the area!
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