Mount Airy Hike

About Mount Airy:

Mount Airy Forest was established in 1911 and covers 1,400+ acres. In the 19th century the land was deforested and ultimately left barren do to erosion and poor land management. In the early 20th century the first urban reforestation plan was started at Mount Airy and today there are numerous improvements which include hiking trails, bridle paths, walls, gardens, bridges and a treehouse. Many of the early structures built in the 1930’s are still standing today. Thanks to improvements made over time, the forest now boasts over 700 acres of reforested hardwoods, 200 acres of evergreens, 269 acres of wetlands, 170 acres of beautiful meadows and an arboretum. The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

http://www.hikecincyparks.com/?page_id=102 and http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/index.php/mt-airy-forest

Mount Airy Forest, 5083 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, (513) 541-8176

The Hike:

We’ll plan to hike the E trail (approx. 5 miles). There are additional trails we can hike if desired.

Itinerary:

• 9:45 AM – Meet at the Treehouse parking lot.
• 10:00 AM – Set out on the E trail
• 12:00 PM -  Finish the hike
• Start any additional trails as desired.

Inclement Weather:

If inclement weather impacts our hike I’ll cancel the event within 24 hours of our meet time so be sure to monitor your email for cancellations.

What to Bring:

• Plenty of bottled water and snacks.
• Hiking boots or good sturdy walking shoes.
• Trekking Poles.
• Sunscreen.