Kentucky, United States
Hiking trails near Cincinnati
3 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Cincinnati, Kentucky, United States. Together their route lines cover 140 km. The average route is 46.8 km with 312 m (1,024 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 3
- Trails
- 50 km
- Search radius
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- Easy routes
- 8.9 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 0 easy (0%), 1 moderate (33%) and 2 hard or expert (67%). 1 routes (33%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 337 m (1,106 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ADT - Ohio D - Seg 10, ADT - Ohio E - Seg 11, A-Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 3 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
1.4 km
A-TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
68 m
A-Trail3 of 3 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
1 recorded loop
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT - Ohio D - Seg 10 | 43.2 km | 378 m | 10 hr | Point to point |
| ADT - Ohio E - Seg 11 | 95.9 km | 491 m | 23 hr | Point to point |
| A-Trail | 1.4 km | 68 m | 23 min | Loop |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
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