Near Terrace Trail
Fort Ancient north overlook, looking into the memorial
Near Terrace Trail
Fort Ancient north overlook looking north toward the I-71 Jeremiah Morrow Bridge in the distance
Near Terrace Trail
1930's CCC Bridge over a ravine
Near Terrace Trail
Little Miami River and Farmland in the Valley View
Near Terrace Trail
Bridge to the Terrace Trail

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Hike Trail

Terrace Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Great singletrack below the Fort Ancient Mounds overlooking the Little Miami River Valley.
0.5
mi
Distance
82
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.48mi
Distance
82ft
Elevation Gain
8ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
875ft
High Point
781ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Leaving the parking lot, you'll see what is called the North Overlook. Descend to the beginning of the trail via the steps to the back of the overlook. Descend and keep left at the fork (right will take you to Eagles Trail which leads to the river). Now you'll stick to the terrace below the mounds for the rest of the trail. Take in the views (winter is best) of the river valley and try to keep your feet dry the rest of the year. The Boy Scouts have done a great job of constructing platforms over the most soggy spots, and there are many interpretive signs along the way that describe plants and features of this Pre-Historic site. Return back via the connector to the parking lot, or continue to the Earthworks Trail.

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Contributors
Chris Davis