Loveland, Ohio – On January 28th the Loveland City Council voted to send a resolution to the National Park Service in support of the Buckeye Trail becoming a National Scenic Trail. The Loveland Bike Trail is part of the Buckeye Trail that runs through Historic Downtown Loveland. The Loveland trail runs adjacent to the State and National Scenic Little Miami River and is officially called the Little Miami Scenic Trail and is part of Little Miami State Park.

The National Park Service is conducting a feasibility study to determine if the Buckeye Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. It spans 1,454 miles, connecting 47 counties and over 100 communities across Ohio, including Loveland.

In introducing the resolution, Clerk of Council Misty Clark said, “If designated, it would join an elite group of just 11 National Scenic Trails, and it would become the fifth largest in the nation. It would also be the only loop trail and the first to receive this designation since 2009. Clark added that the designation would bring “significant benefits, including increased federal support, enhanced visibility, and expanded opportunities for community and economic development throughout Ohio.”

The study was approved with bipartisan support Congress. In 2022 Congress directed the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility and suitability of designating the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail.

A roll call vote was taken at the Loveland council meeting and the resolution was adopted by a vote of 7-0.

The action by City Council came after Loveland Magazine Editor David Miller sent an email to City Manager Dave Kennedy alerting him of the opportunity.

BACKGROUND: Loveland Bike Trail could become part of National Scenic Trail

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About the Buckeye TrailSince its establishment in 1959, the Buckeye Trail has grown from a 500-mile route into the nation’s largest loop trail, closing the loop in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in 1980. Free and open to all, 1,454 miles of the Buckeye Trail pass through 21 designated Buckeye Trail Towns and landmarks such as Wayne National Forest, Serpent Mound, and Fort Ancient, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Buckeye Trail is within 90 minutes of every Ohioan, providing an accessible connection to Ohio’s Great Outdoors and showcasing the state’s scenic and historical diversity. buckeyetrail.org

About the Buckeye Trail Association
Established in 1959, the Buckeye Trail Association builds, maintains, preserves, and promotes Ohio’s Buckeye Trail as a sustainable resource connecting people to the state’s scenic and historical diversity. The BTA inspires conservation and outdoor recreation across the state. buckeyetrail.org

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