Buckeye Trail: Ohio River Chapter

04/15/2026

OHIO RIVER CHAPTER MEETING:
Next Thursday in person.
The Ohio River Chapter invites you to be part of a very important chapter meeting! Please join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7PM at the Panera at 7510 Wooster Pike, 45227. We will be reviewing and voting on our first official Chapter By-Laws! We welcome you to be part of this important turning point in our Chapter’s History! Please come and be part of this important event.

04/10/2026

Spring wildflowers at East Fork

03/09/2026

Trails at East Fork are drying out thanks to fake spring. But will take a few more days to get the lake levels down in the 730s.

03/05/2026

Please use caution.

🌧️ High Water Advisory – Little Miami Scenic Trail

With recent rainfall, the Little Miami Scenic Trail, which runs along the Little Miami River, may experience high water and localized flooding in low-lying sections of the trail.

This trail is a multi-use pathway within Little Miami State Park, shared by bicyclists, walkers, runners, and other visitors. Please use extra caution while recreating.

⚠️ Safety Reminders

🚴 Trail Use
• Slow down and watch for flooded areas or debris on the trail.
• Use caution when approaching corners or low spots where water may cover the pavement.
• Be mindful of other trail users and share the trail responsibly.

🌊 High Water Safety
• Do not attempt to walk or ride through flooded sections of the trail.
• Water depth and current can be stronger than they appear.
• Turn around and find an alternate route if water is covering the trail.

Thank you for helping keep the Little Miami Scenic Trail safe for everyone. Plan ahead, use caution, and enjoy the trail responsibly. 🌿🚴‍♀️🥾

*updated

01/22/2026

Some important information about East Fork if you are planning to visit this weekend.

In anticipation of hefty snow/ice this weekend, we wanted to give fair warning that our Law Enforcement will be closing gates that access our boat ramps and beaches for safety reasons. Please plan to exit from those parking lots by Saturday afternoon. (these closures will NOT be posted on Facebook, FYI...which is why we are mentioning it now 😉)

Also worth mentioning, our park roads do not always get plowed by ODOT, if at all. Traveling in our park might be downright treacherous. Our maintenance folks will do their best with the parking lot blades, but that's a tall order if it comes down quick or if ice complicates things.

Additionally, if you have business at the Administration Building on Monday (ie. boat registration or renewal), we recommend calling first to see if the administration ladies were able to make it in safely before possibly traveling unnecessarily. (513-734-2730 and hit "0"...if no one answers...we aren't there! If its busy, we don't have power!)

Be safe out there everyone! East Fork Lake Fishing Reports East Fork Lake Boaters East Fork State Park MTB trails William Harsha Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District

10/08/2025

Watch for extra riverboat traffic at the Buckeye Trail Southern Terminus, through the 12th of October with going on in Cincinnati. Or see if you can spot the Ohio River Monument from the Ohio River.

10/02/2025

Milford, Ohio has a new Buckeye Trail Town neighbor: Peebles, Ohio, located 175 trail miles to the east. Peebles was officially designated as a Trail Town on October 1st and is in Adams County near Serpent Mound.

09/19/2025

This weekend the cuts directly through with no shortage of food or drink and would guess currently the highest density of restrooms along the trail.

08/24/2025

If looking to hike East Fork, now is the time. Best trail conditions of the year after the East Fork Ultra this past weekend (Aug 23-24). Thank you to all that help keep the in top form:

06/23/2025

Another great year at for members of the Ohio River Chapter. Here is one photo per mile on the 20 mile course. To help reminisce this year’s hike or prepare for the EGGSperiance next year.

05/28/2025

Biggest Day Hike (National Trails Day) is next Saturday June 7th.

05/10/2025

Round Bottom is open.