Near Carter Park Outer Loop
Remains of Old Mill Diversion Wall
Near Carter Park Outer Loop
Mile Markers on the old roadbed
Near Carter Park Outer Loop
Remains of old baling equipment
Near Carter Park Outer Loop
Overlooking the Little Miami
Near Carter Park Outer Loop
One of the many interesting old trees on the property

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Carter Park Outer Loop

4.3 (3 Ratings)
Good trail with wide doubletrack and some singletrack near the margins of the Little Miami River
1.7
mi
Distance
166
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Open daylight hours only.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.74mi
Distance
166ft
Elevation Gain
166ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
778ft
High Point
606ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start off near the "Quilt Barn" then continue past a small pond full of frogs behind the old mansion; then you branch off near the archery range to head down the hill towards the Little Miami River. On the path down, you'll discover abandoned structures such as an old milk house, and once near the river, you'll come across the remains of old industry located along the Little Miami.
History & Background
The park was once part of the larger estate belonging to the King Mansion (named after the mill owner Ahimaaz King) and has several abandoned building foundations and remains of that industry on the trails.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Chris Davis