Miami Valley Regional Trails System
The 330+ miles of connected trails in southwest Ohio make up the largest paved trail network in the U.S.
Great Miami River Recreation Trail
The backbone of the regional 330+ mile Miami Valley Trails system, the Great Miami River Recreation trail features 102 uninterrupted paved off-road miles. It follows levee tops and river bottoms; travels through parks, forests and near farmland, plus several charming riverfront cities.
The Great Miami River Recreation Trail is designated a National Recreation Trail by the National Park Service, and has twice been named Ohio’s favorite trail by Ohio Magazine.
Connections to National and State Trails
Portions of national and state trails use the local trails to pass through the region, including:
Many organizations work to build and promote recreation trails in southwest Ohio
Great Miami Riverway
The Great Miami Riverway―99 miles of river, paved trails, and connected communities in southwest Ohio
Miami Valley Trails
Information about the 340 miles of paved, off-street trails in the Miami Valley. Order a trail map or view the Google-based map online.
Five Rivers MetroParks
Our partner in Montgomery County trail development
Miami County Park District
Information about the bike trails in Miami County
Metroparks of Butler County
Information about the bike trails in Butler County
Link Dayton
Bike share in downtown Dayton
Dayton Cycling Club
Sponsors local cycling events
Ohio Bicycle Federation
Ohio cycling advocacy
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Local and state trail news
Buckeye Trail
Information on 1,435-mile hiking trail circling Ohio, including segments on the Mad and Great Miami river bike trails. About 15.5 miles of the Buckeye Trail are on MCD land.
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission serves the planning needs of the Miami Valley in southwest Ohio.
State of Ohio Trails App
Purpose to map all trails in Ohio
Ohio’s State and US Bicycle Route System
Maps and information, including US Bike Routes 50 and 25 that pass through the region
