Whether you are a runner, walker, or cyclist, the Great Miami River Trail (GMRT) has something for you!
The trail follows the Great Miami Riverway, which is comprised of the Great Miami, Mad and Stillwater river systems and is a recognized National Water Trail.
The GMRT is planned to run for approximately 86 miles from the City of Piqua in northern Miami County to the City of Fairfield in southern Butler County. In 2023, MetroParks of Butler County was awarded $3.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act and OKI funding to complete the park district's 4.5 miles of remaining GMRT gaps in Fairfield, Liberty and Lemon Townships. Trail construction is expected to be completed between 2026-2028.
Located at the southern boundary of Rentschler Forest MetroPark, the City of Hamilton completed 1.6 miles of trail, which now connects Rentschler Forest to the City of Hamilton. An additional 0.6 miles of trail constructed by MetroParks opened in Timberhill MetroPark in 2022. This project is part of the plan to link the southern portion of the GMRT with the northern part of the trail in Middletown.
Currently, MetroParks manages approximately ten miles of the GMRT in Middletown and Fairfield Township.
While on the trail in Butler County, there are opportunities to explore the trail's neighboring communities, take in breathtaking river vistas and enjoy the outdoors. MetroParks' southern trail, beginning at Timberhill MetroPark includes access to shelters, restrooms, drinking fountains, and playgrounds. MetroParks' northern trailheads in Trenton and the City of Middletown offer multiple points of access to the GMRT. Flush restrooms, drinking fountains and a bike repair station are located at River Center at Bicentennial Commons.
MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners has identified trails as a board priority so that the trail as a whole can facilitate recreational opportunities, economic development potential for connected communities, sources of alternate transportation, and more.
Great Miami River Trail Interactive Map
Great Miami River Trail Gap Map
