Near Perimeter Loop
Stream crossing the trail.
Near Perimeter Loop
The trail going through the wildflowers in the grasslands.
Near Perimeter Loop
Traveling from north to south, this is the view of the Beach memorial. Trail continues across the clearing.
Near Perimeter Loop
View of the Powel Crosley Lake from the boardwalk
Near Perimeter Loop
Bench at the edge of the lake

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Perimeter Loop

4.4 (8 Ratings)
A perimeter trail around the Cincinnati Nature Center with a good amount of elevation change.
10.4
mi
Distance
1,134
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekSpringWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Daily admission fee to access the Cincinnati Nature Center. Non member fees:Adults: $9.00 Seniors 65+/Active Military: $6.00Children 4-12: $4.00Children 3 and under: Free

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.39mi
Distance
1,134ft
Elevation Gain
1,134ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
794ft
High Point
557ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The parking lot is in the center of the ten color coded trails. There are many hiking options at the Cincinnati Nature Center for all ages, but the Perimeter Loop is a long route not suited for casual hikers.Most of the trail winds through eastern deciduous forest but there are sections in open fields and meadows.

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