BIKE OUTING OCTOBER 12th -- 14th on the LITTLE MIAMI SCENIC TRAIL
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Camp overnight: Caesar Creek State Park campground, 8570 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, OH
Location & Directions: Caesar Creek State Park and Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve are about 23 miles southeast of downtown Dayton. From the intersection of Third and Main Streets in downtown Dayton, take SR 48 (Main St.) south 15.2 miles to SR 73. Turn left (east) onto SR 73 and go 5.7 miles to Clarksville Rd. Turn right (south) onto Clarksville Rd. and go 2.3 miles to the US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center on the left. Or continue 0.1 miles, turn right at the sign, and go 0.8 miles to the Caesar Creek Gorge parking lot. Also, instead of turning right off of SR 73 onto Clarksville Rd., continue 2.2 miles on SR 73, turn left at the Caesar Creek State Park sign on the left, and go 0.1 miles to the State Park Office on the right. Spring Valley Wildlife Area is located nearby.
The centerpiece of Caesar Creek State Park is Caesar Creek Lake, a flood control and recreation reservoir created in the 1970's by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake covers 2,830 acres and is over 8 miles in length. A 2,257-acre wildlife area lies at the upper (north) end of the lake, The 7,929-acre Caesar Creek State Park lies south of the wildlife area on both sides of the lake. Besides deep open water, other habitats include a beach, woodlands in varying stages of succession, and meadows. Drought years with lowered water levels create seasonal mudflats, and two additional wetlands areas are being developed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. At the south end of the lake, below the dam, is Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve, which was created by Ohio's glaciers and features a 180-foot deep gorge displaying unique geologic formations. The area is surrounded by dense woodlands. There are forty-three miles of hiking trails in the park, thirty-one miles of bridle trails, and a five-mile mountain bike trail. Picnic areas with shelters, tables, grills, and drinking water are available. Modern restrooms may be found at various places in the park.
Additional information about the park can be found at Caesar Creek State Park
A map of the lake and surrounding area can be found at Caesar Creek Lake Wildlife Area
What to bring: Bike, helmet, fishing gear, hiking gear, camping gear food & snacks for the trail
Ride the Little Miami Scenic Trail: Little Miami State Park introduces a new concept to the state park system--a trail corridor. This non-traditional approach focuses on offering numerous recreational pursuits--bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, rollerblading, backpacking and horseback riding. The corridor also provides access to canoeing the Little Miami River.
Little Miami State Park is approximately 50 miles in length. It averages 66 feet in width and runs through four counties of southwest Ohio (Greene, Warren, Clermont and Hamilton). This abandoned railroad right-of-way, converted for public use, boasts 47 miles of paved trail from Milford to Hedges Road. The remainder of the trail to Springfield is paved and operated by Greene County Parks and Recreation (for more information on the bikeway north of Hedges Road, Contact Greene County Parks and Recreation at 937-376-7440). Park Rules and Regulations This is a multipurpose trail, please be courteous to others. Trail users must stop and move off pavement when patrol, maintenance or other emergency vehicles approach. Cyclists must obey all Ohio traffic laws which pertain to bicyclists, including stopping at all posted road crossings, yielding to vehicle traffic and giving an audible signal when passing. Night cyclists must have front white light and rear red light. No headphones or earphones are permitted while cycling. Protective gear, including helmets, is encouraged. Please do not trespass onto adjacent privately owned lands. Pets are permitted on the trail provided they are on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet. State law prohibits alcohol on public land. Fires are not permitted.
Please park bikes in designated areas only, and do not leave unattended. In case of emergency contact the county sheriff or call 911. Sheriff office numbers for this region are: Warren County, (513) 932-4080; Clermont County, (513) 732-2231; Hamilton County, (513) 825-2280; Greene County, (513) 376-5111.Additional information about the park can be found at Little Miami State Park A map of Little Miami State Park can be found below: littlemiamimap.pdf
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