All along the Great Miami Riverway, our park district partners are hosting a series of guided winter hiking events that stretch from now through March. You can learn about winter hiking, meet other hikers, and start the new year fresh with getting outdoors. Much research has shown that spending time outdoors can improve physical and mental wellbeing. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), spending at least 2 hours per week in nature can achieve these benefits. Even a 5-minute walk is shown to improve mood.

Here are some programs to get you started:

Miami County Parks District has several hiking events throughout the rest of winter, like their Date Night Hike Series, Sip & Strolls, Winter Bird Walks, and more.
Five Rivers MetroParks has a 'Try Winter Hiking' series. Plus, their annual trail challenge kicks off on February 1.
MetroParks of Butler County has a weekly winter hiking event, exploring a different park each week. Warm beverages and soup provided.
Great Parks has their annual Winter hike Series, featuring challenging and educational hikes ranging from four to 5.5 miles.

If guided hikes or social groups aren't your thing, you can use our interactive map to explore all the parks available on the Great Miami Riverway across southwest Ohio.

For more than 100 years, the Miami Conservancy District's flood protection system has helped reduce flood risk throughout Southwest Ohio, allowing communities to safely develop the riverfront parks, trails, downtown destinations, and recreation amenities of the Great Miami Riverway. The vibrant riverfront experiences visitors enjoy today are possible because generations of leaders invested in protecting both communities and the river corridor.

2026 Winter Hiking Series In Southwest Ohio