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Cincinnati: E Trail
This 8.4-mile out-and-back--just 10 minutes from downtown--connects a handful of wooded hills and stream-carved valleys in Mt. Airy Forest.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Ohio (OH) |
| Distance: | 4.21 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: |
 3 rating(s)
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TO TRAILHEAD: I-75 S to I-74 W to exit 17; L onto Montana Ave., R onto Westwood Northern Blvd. In .3 mi., turn R into Mt. Airy Forest and park in back lot.
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MAF01
| Distance: 4.21 mi | Points: 1084 |
E Trail
Points of Interest
MAF001
Location: 39.157013, -84.588768Look for signs marked "E Start"; hike an old roadbed along McFarlan Ridge; sharp descent into McFarlan Creek. Warning: Sharp canyons and dense forests hinder GPS reception
MAF002
Location: 39.159115, -84.582283Turn L where McFarlan Creek meets Fir Creek, then ascend Fir Ridge
MAF003
Location: 39.158585, -84.591011Follow the bridle trail to Remle Ravine
MAF004
Location: 39.159901, -84.593056Veer R @ high point and take steep descent
MAF005
Location: 39.162235, -84.591652From Fir Creek ascend to the ridge
MAF006
Location: 39.162704, -84.588135Nice spot for lunch; 2 picnic tables surrounded by woods
MAF007
Location: 39.164139, -84.581947Follow blazes up Meadow Ridge, then descend into Maple Ravine; great place to scout out wildflowers
MAF008
Location: 39.165836, -84.581657Leave trail and follow service road to Diehl Rd.
MAF009
Location: 39.167900, -84.586304Diehl Rd. dead-ends; turn R onto Shepherd Creek Rd., follow it under I-74, then look for trail marker on E side of road
MAF010
Location: 39.170506, -84.581779Back in the woods; descend switchbacks to West Fork Creek
MAF011
Location: 39.163403, -84.572533Turn L on West Fork Rd.
MAF012
Location: 39.167759, -84.573616End @ Cedar Trailhead and picnic area or backtrack to car
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