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Two years ago I rode what is considered Phase 1 and 2 of the Hamilton Beltline Recreational Trail which runs west to east from Eaton Avenue to North B Street. I returned this year because I had read somewhere that a new phase of this trail had opened.
Once again I started from the center of the trail by parking in Jim Grimm Park. I rode east from this park toward the Great Miami River. Over the next half mile you descend about 50 feet in elevation until you reach North B Street. When you reach B Street, you will see the Grand Miami River and the Hamilton Electric Production power plant on the river's far side. As you come up to North B Street there are two signs – a stop sign and an End Bike Route sign. There is no indication that there is any additional part of the trail nearby and no sign indicating how you could connect to the Great Miami River Trail on the other side of the river. The last time I rode this trail, I noted to myself that the sidewalk along B Street was doubly-wide and might have been intended as a trail extension. However, I did not choose to investigate that possibility at that time. This time would be different because I wanted to see how easily I could connect to the Great Miami River Trail located on the east side of the river.
So I turned right, and rode down this wide sidewalk along B Street toward the Main Street Bridge. Many of the buildings here used to be part of the Champion Paper Mill upon whose rail corridors the Hamilton Beltline Recreational Trail is being built. Many of the Mill's buildings have been repurposed into other businesses such as a hotel, a conference center, a restaurant, a sporting goods store, a gym & training center, and an indoor sports complex. As I came to the end of the Champion Mill building there was a parking lot between it and the Great Miami Rowing Center Boat House. Once again I could see the Great Miami River, but on the other side of the Boat House parking lot, for the first time, I saw a trail. I cut across B Street and through the parking lot to get onto that trail. I continued toward Main Street on this trail segment, which in turn, gave me access to the Main Street Bridge and the ability to connect to the Great Miami River Trail. Later, upon my return to the west side of the river, I would ride this section of trail in its entirety. It ran behind all of the buildings on the river side of B Street from the Main Street Bridge to the Black Street Bridge. Again, let me emphasize that there are no signs indicating that this part of the "Beltline" exists either on the Great Miami River Trail on the east side of the river or on the portion of the "Beltline" that runs between Eaton Avenue and North B. Street. I think that there should a signs on both sides of the Great Miami River near the Main Street indicating that you can connect to another trail on the other side of the river. I also think that the gap between where the trail ends at B Street and where it picks up again at the Black Street Bridge needs to be connected by an additional trail section. The satellite view on Google Earth seems to indicate that the old rail bed still exists between these two segment end points. Filling this 4/10ths of a mile gap would eliminate the need for signs to help trail users to navigate this current gap.
I look forward to coming back to ride this trail again in the future, once Phase 4 of the trail from Eaton Avenue to Main Street is completed.
The trail from Verona to trotwood was in great shape, appropriately marked, clean and no problems. Totwood South was problematic I decided not to take that today. A very nice ride with lots of things to see or stop.
Discovered this comfortable place with great accommodations for two bike travelers. They offer a pullout sofa if you do not wish to share a bed. Indoor bike storage with a comfy bed and a hot shower! Distillery right next-door and two restaurants to fuel up in the morning to get back on the trail. Close to the panhandle of West Virginia. Their name is Harmony Trail Haven on Airbnb.
I only recommend the 2 1/2 mile section from the Great Miami Trail to the Medler Conservation Area. There is a climb made somewhat easier by the switchbacks but the scenery is worth the effort. You will pass through woods and meadows. Medler offers a nice place to rest and refresh. Coming back down is a blast. We add this trail on to our ride from Franklin to Miamisburg.
Much better than starting in Delphos. Nice gravel bike ride trail. Coming back to ride it all soon
Highly recommend this beautiful and well kept trail. Beautiful to ride along the trees and over the 2 epic ohiopyle bridges.
Flat paved path. Does cross two roads, but markings/signs are present for safety. The wooded area is peaceful, wish it was longer.
Nice trail well maintained. Loved the scenery and the rolling hills. Would love to see this grow longer.
Great path, had some elevated spots. You do cross two moderate used roads but the path has excellent markings for vehicles.
For many years, I lived in Richmond about half a mile from where the Cardinal Greenway and Gorge trail meet and have spent hundreds of hours riding a bike on the trail. It is by far the best greenway I have used in Indiana and might be my favorite trail of all time. I now live further away, but plan to make drive at least a few times this year to ride on it again.
Here are the highlights:
1. The trail is long. You can spend hours on the trail without having to loop. I'm looking forward to it becoming even longer too as it combines to form a segment of the Great American Rail Trail.
2. It's smooth. There are a few parts here and there that have worn, but overall, the organization does a superb job of keeping up with wear and damage. They also seem to have a robust crowd of volunteers who mow and keep the trail clean and tidy.
3. The trailheads are some of the best I've seen on trails. They are numerous and offer more amenities that many other greenways. Most have a decent amount of parking. Several have drinking fountains and bike tools. During the warm months, they also put out Porta Potties. Of course, there's also small towns along the way with various amenities.
4. The Indiana countryside is beautiful, especially on a sunny spring or summer day. I gained a new appreciation for rural Indiana. Beautiful small, but rolling hills with green pastures and grazing cattle. Small towns with rustic mom-and-pop shops. Amish wagons puttering along. Shaded, wooded areas with quiet rustling leaves. This trail has it all!
What are you waiting for? Get out there.
We went 20 miles from Tingler Road to Losantville (then back again - 40 mile round trip). It was a gorgeous day in November 2025 (a few days after a snowstorm) It was in the high 60's so we decided to get another ride in. I would highly recommend this trail. Even though you cross quite a few roads, they aren't busy, so I think we only came across 1 car as we crossed. Part is a little noisy, because you go along the highway, but most of it is pretty quiet. Crossed a few streams/rivers. Lots of farmland too. We'd like to ride more of the Cardinal GW, it was worth the hour drive for us to get there.
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