Nature lovers can enjoy any of the ten different trails found in the park. The trails follow the scenic river gorge and meander through majestic woodlands.  Hikers are required to stay on the designated trail at all times.  See Park Map for designated trail.

Caution should be exercised along the rim of the gorge.

The trails at John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve are connected. Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve does not allow pets or fishing anywhere in the Preserve.  Pets are welcome at John Bryan State Park, but are required to be on a leash and under control at all times.

The Arboretum Trail, a one mile loop, is handicap accessible with assistance.  It is also part of the only multi-purpose trail in the park where bicycles are permitted.  Hikers always have the right-of-way and cyclists are required to yield.

The Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stagecoach Trail follows the course of the Little Miami River on its north bank.  Walking is easy to moderate with the trail wide enough for two people to walk abreast for nearly all of its length.  This trail joins trails that lead into Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve at the east end of the park.  The trail is 1.3 miles long.

The South Gorge Trail, which is accessible only from the two footbridges that span the Little Miami River, is more demanding, but offers excellent opportunities to view the rugged gorge carved by the river.  The trail is 1.2 miles long.

The Rim Trail runs the along the top edge of the cliff above the Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stagecoach Trail.  It can be accessed from the Point Parking Lot, the Wingo Picnic Area, the Swimming Pool Trail and the Orton Picnic Area.  This trail also connects with the trails of the Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve at the east end of the park.  It is also from this trail that you would gain access to the rock climbing sites.  The trail is moderately difficult, but provides spectacular views into the gorge.

The Multi-Purpose trail begins at the trailhead for the arboretum trail.  It is a 5.5 mile trail designed for mountain bikers of all skill levels.

 

Camp Trail

Boundary Bridge on Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stagecoach Trail

Can you see who is watching you on the trails?

This page last updated on: January 26, 2007