Recreation Trails in Montgomery County

Recreation Trails in Montgomery County
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Always wear a helmet and shoes...never ride with bare feet
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Keep your bike well maintained...regularly check the braking
system, chain, tire treadwear and air pressure
Local Roads
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Ride a well-equipped bike...add bells or horns, rearview
mirrors, as well as front/rear and pedal reflectors
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Carry a hand air pump, water bottle and a bike lock and
chain in the event you need to be away from your bike for an
extended period...always use bike racks if available, or chain
your bike to a tall post or tree where permitted
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Keep to the right side of the trail and always stay on the trail
...avoid road hazards such as puddles, mud, glass, branches
or other materials on the trail surface
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Keep both hands on the brakes in case of sudden stops
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Do not carry children on the handlebars...use only approved
childseats securely attached to the bicycle frame
Recreation Trail Mileage (in miles)
Montgomery/Greene County Line to Trail Split ......... 1.6
Trail Split to Airway Rd. ........................................... 1.5
■ Airway Rd. to Smithville Rd. .................................... 1.0
■ Smithville Rd. to Eastwood MetroPark .................... 0.5
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25 Great Miami River Recreation Trail ......................... 28.4
Northern Segment:
North of Needmore Rd. to Rip Rap Park .................. 2.0
Rip Rap Park to Taylorsville Dam ............................ 2.0
Taylorsville Dam to Tadmor Site ............................... 1.3
Crains Run Park to Rice Field ................................. 2.0
Rice Field to Linden Ave. ........................................ 2.3
■ Linden Ave. to K Station ......................................... 5.4
■ K Station to Carillon Park ....................................... 5.0
■ Carillon Park to Stewart St. .................................... 0.5
■ Stewart St. to Island MetroPark (east side of river) ... 4.0
■ Stewart St. to Island MetroPark (west side of river) ... 3.9
Central Segment:
Great Miami River Recreation Trail to
James H. McGee Blvd. ............................................ 1.2
■ James H. McGee Blvd. to Gettysburg Ave. ............... 1.8
Western Segment:
Vickwood Ln. to Shiloh Springs Rd. ........................ 3.8
Shiloh Springs Rd. to Golden Gate Park .................. 3.4
■ Golden Gate Park to Pete’s Station ......................... 3.3
■ Pete’s Station to Montgomery/Preble County Line ...... 2.1
Friend Park
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Cox Arboretum
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MetroPark
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MIAMISBURG
7 Stillwater River Recreation Trail ............................... 8.0
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Franklin St.
Twin Creek MetroPark
Union Rd.
Rice Field
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Crains Run Park
Running Tips
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Always warm-up before you begin by performing stretching
exercises
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Run only on the trails...rocks, animal burrows and debris in
the grassy areas could cause injury
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Wear proper-fitting shoes designed for running
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Island MetroPark to Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark ... 1.9
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark to Sinclair Park ......... 1.4
Northern Segment:
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Grossnickle Park to Englewood Dam ...................... 2.2
Englewood Dam to Englewood MetroPark West ...... 0.8
Englewood Dam to U.S. 40 .................................... 1.7
8 Mad River Recreation Trail ....................................... 2.8
C Centerville Recreation Trail ...................................... 4.8
Kercher Park
To report non-emergency situations, call (937) 225-HELP —
(225-4357)
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Be sure to state the number and name of the trail you are on,
and if possible, give the emergency dispatcher the nearest mile
marker designation painted on the trail pavement. Or, give a
description of the area and the closest cross street or notable
landmark.
Skating Tips
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Always wear recommended helmets, knee and elbow pads
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Begin your skating slowly for about five minutes before
accelerating to your normal speed
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Wear properly-fitting skates and regularly check the brake for
wear...be sure that wheels are in good shape
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In Case of An Emergency
Ohio State Routes
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Manning Rd.
If you experience trouble, run or ride to a more secure location
and call the police (dial 911) as soon as possible
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Carry identification with you when using the trails
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Central & Southern Segment:
K Station – Trail Services
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Always announce your presence to others when approaching
from behind
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U.S. Highways
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Trail Services
FARMERSVILLE
Wearing of headsets is not recommended
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Interstate Highways
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Carry a cell phone in case of emergencies...pay phones are
available only in limited areas near the trails
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Carillon Park
Take along a bottle of water to avoid dehydration
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Possum Creek
MetroPark
Five Rivers
MetroParks and
other local parks
2 Creekside Recreation Trail ........................................ 4.6
RiverScape
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Carry a whistle in the event you need help
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Eastwood
MetroPark
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Wear brightly colored clothing to improve your visibility to others
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Biking Tips
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Do not use the trails after dark or before dawn
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Call 911 for all emergencies.
Other Map Designations:
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Information Kiosk
Roadway Designations:
Triangle Park
Basic Trail Safety
Picnic Area
NOTE: Some trail & park services may be available ONLY on a
seasonal basis
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Whether you bike, skate, walk or run the trails, there are a
number of safety tips that all users should know:
Drinking Water
Needmore Rd.
Wegerzyn Gardens
MetroPark
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Parks
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Municipal
Boundaries
DAYTON and Names
Harshman Rd.
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Trotwood Depot –
Trail Services
Sinclair
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Philadelphia Dr.
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Turner Rd.
TROTWOOD
Restrooms
HUBER HEIGHTS
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Little Richmond Rd.
Future plans include continued
expansion and improvements to
the Recreation Trail system in
Montgomery County.
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Recreation Trail and Park Services:
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Golden Gate Park
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Triggs Rd.
Little York Rd.
Local municipal recreation trails are indicated in
blue and a corresponding letter code
Carriage Hill
MetroPark
Rip Rap Park –
Trail Services
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Taylorsville
MetroPark
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ENGLEWOOD
Trail Services
7 25 Miami Conservancy/Five Rivers MetroParks
Recreation Trail numbers
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VANDALIA
North Dixie Dr.
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Recreation Trails are indicated in various
colors...see chart below for mileage distances
and refer to the back of the map for additional
trail details
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Wengerlawn Rd.
In addition, the Recreation Trail
system in Montgomery County is
part of a multi-county,
interconnected
trail network
that links to Greene County’s trail
system and will eventually stretch
north to Piqua in Miami County,
south to Hamilton in Butler County
and west into Preble County.
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Englewood
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Arlington Rd.
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Trail Safety and Tips
Map Legend
Frederick Pike
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Run...walk...bike
or skate. The
Recreation Trails
in Montgomery
County comprise
over 60 miles
of scenic trails.
Built and maintained by Miami
Conservancy, Five Rivers MetroParks
and local municipalities throughout
the region, these
paved, multi-use
trails offer something
for everyone — from
the runner to the
recreational bike rider
to the avid inline skater — and even
another option for the commuter!
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E Englewood/Wolf Creek Recreation Trail ................... 1.2
G Twin Creek Recreation Trail ...................................... 1.7
K Kettering Recreation Trail ......................................... 0.9
M Moraine Recreation Trail ........................................... 2.6
R Rubicon Recreation Trail ........................................... 0.5
NOTE: Mileage distances are approximate to the nearest one-tenth mile