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November 2023 by Becky N
I know this isn't a fault of the nature center. And I'm not even sure this woman works there. I thought it would be nice for my family and I to visit there but we decided against it. There is a woman that comes into our store wearing a shirt with the cinti nature center name on it. She is so rude to us. My co-worker was upset because she was complaining about the prices. And she is always rude to me. I'm sorry but I don't want to visit or donate to any place that will benefit someone like that
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May 2023 by Lauren Connolly
I love it here!!! Been coming here since I was little and it gets better every year!! The staff truly cares about the environment and being good stewards to inspire their guests to care about their local environment too. They have trails for all skill levels and their events are unique and absolutely amazing!!!
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April 2023 by Jenn W.
This is my favorite place to hike in Cincinnati! I used to come here all the time when I lived closer and had a membership. The day passes and membership prices are reasonable. There are so many different trails to choose from whether you wants something easier or more difficult. The trails have beautiful sceneries with creeks, hills, waterfalls, flowers and more. I came here yesterday for the first time in a while and it reminded me how much I love this place! I usually take my dog and he loves it.
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March 2023 by Dennis T.
Good exercise on the walking trails. Any level you want. Very good Christmas displays and other events.
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March 2023 by S B.
We love hiking at the Cincinnati Nature Center! It's a great place to get in any kind of exercise and we love to bring the dogs. They even have an accessible path. My only suggestion is to have a bit more user friendly map or trail description to get a feel for what the trails are actually going to be. A lot of them lead to each other and I've been under and overwhelmed with what I experienced based on how I interpreted the current map.
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February 2023 by Lindsay E.
Beautiful Trails. The options are good for beginners and experienced hikers to get a nice exercise. Worth the cost.
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February 2023 by Hetal P.
Many trails to choose from! Our favorite was watching all the birds from the shelter come up to the bird feeders. So peaceful and mesmerizing.
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January 2023 by Cindy W.
WOW!! I have been trying to hit some of the major parks in Cincinnati, as I have made hiking one of my goals in 2023. The entire time I was in this park, I kept questioning that I was actually in Milford. I have been driving 40 to 45 minutes to find nice woods to hike through and have landed at various metro parks north of Cincinnati (huge fan of Ceasar Creek State Park, Sugarcreek, Germantown... but the common denominator is that all of these parks are a long drive from Loveland). Enter Cincinnati Nature Center: only 23 minutes via 275 and right in the heart of Milford/Tealtown area. On my first time visiting this park since I was a kid, I decided to hike the perimeter. It's about 10 miles and does a big circle through the various acres of the park. It does hit lots of the trails that are marked within the nature center limits, but I definitely had to download the AllTrails app to figure out my way in navigating the perimeter (it was easier, although I was handed a hard copy map at the welcome center too). Unlike the metro parks, the perimeter trail is not marked by a certain color. It picks up all of the other trails that are already marked and combines them together to make about a 10 mile loop. The only thing that I did not get to was the 3 miles across the street from the nature center. This trail allows you to cross Tealtown Road and wind around a 3 mile pass across the street. With that mileage, an entire perimeter walk would be about 13 miles--in MILFORD. It was a cold winter day, as you can see in the pictures. Lots of brown, but the blue sky and sun helped, for sure. I loved the creek crossings and the marsh area. They even had a neat area called the 'boneyard' with information about different animals. I also loved anything with the wooden path elevated above the water. Those major viewpoints were within the first 2 miles around the nature center. You don't have to go too far to catch those highlights--and it's worth not missing!! I really contemplated wearing my gym shoes versus my hiking boots, as sometimes my boots can feel heavy with a 10+ mile hike. I am so glad I opted for the hiking boots, as it was muddy! I have a feeling some of those trails stay pretty muddy, as there were rocks significantly placed in some areas to help navigate the mud.Good news/Bad news: you have to pay $10 to enter the park. I definitely think it is entirely worth the $10. A single membership for the entire year is $45. You have to pay about $70 if you want to bring a guest or the guest would have to just pay $10 to enter. I really do think they use that money to maintain the trails, as I felt like the park was very clean and well-kept. I definitely think it would be worth a year-long membership for $45. If you think you would at least go 4 to 5 times within the year, it's worth it. I would really enjoy seeing this park throughout the various seasons--I'm sure it looks entirely different with green on those trees!! Highly recommend getting out to explore this park!
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January 2023 by Sandra P.
We've been coming here for years. There are hiking trails for all levels. Dogs are welcome, but should be on leash. It's wonderful any time of year.
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December 2022 by Grace D.
Soooooo many people have recommended their hiking trails to me (which I will have to come back during warmer months to experience) and I have been wanting to visit, so when a friend of mine told me about their "Light in the Forest" event, I was totally down for it. They had a really great path that not only led you through their trails to see some of the artists that displayed their light work, but they had indoor stopping zones where you could warm back up and do a little holiday shopping : ) . Each light display was very unique and a couple of my favorites were the twinkling forest and the light up box on the lake. The twinkling lights looked like they were being projected from somewhere that you could not see and covered a good number of trees that it seemed very magical! The luminary box that I can only describe as looking like a very large nightlight floating on the lake would change colors and reflect against the water. For any holiday activity, this is definitely one that you should check out. : )
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December 2022 by Tammy W.
I went here with daughter and granddaughter for a nice morning adventure in late summer. We all had a nice time with our trail hike. We ended the morning with granddaughter playing in the specially set up creek area for a safe splash.
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December 2022 by Scariman “Scariman”
Beautiful place with well maintained trails. If admission seems high and you want to visit regularly get a year pass it will save you a lot of money and give you discounts to lots of events.
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October 2022 by Dave C.
The experience is in the name: Nature, this is where you come to get away from the hustle and bustle of your day! Not only do you get back to nature but the trails are a great way to get your steps and exercise in! They offer by several trails with different difficulty levels based on your level of fitness. They also offer classes for both adults and kids as well as guest speakers and "how to" seminars. Finally the twice a year Hots and Hoops events are a must combining nature, education, great food and local breweries!
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September 2022 by Sabeena A.
Absolutely loved it.We went on September 25 and entry was free. It’s usually 10$ per adult. It’s perfect for learning about plants if you are a student. Good way to build bond with family and just enjoy.There is a guesthouse for all your occasions as well. And a large park for picnics. I just loved itThere was a market for artists and there is an art store you can get some cute stuff.There is a section for kids to explore.
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September 2022 by Jacob Miller
Many miles of hiking trails with varying intensity, from easy to moderately difficult, mostly from elevation... Trails themselves are very well marked and maintained. Couple areas that require crossing a creek using rocks, but most crossings have a built bridge. Saw deer, butterflies, and even a hummingbird!Dog-friendliness: Dogs on leash welcome!
