New Book: Bicycling Through Dayton: Twenty-One Historical Tours

Ohio University Press in Athens, OH has released a new bicycling guidebook to the Miami Valley Trails:

Bicycling Through Dayton: Twenty-One Historical Tours

By Kathleen Smythe 

ISBN 9780821426548 (ebook edition also available)

352 pages with 77 color photographs and maps

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LMST Near South Lebanon

Beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, a section of the Little Miami Scenic Trail near South Lebanon (Stubbs Mill Rd. area) will be closed through the end of April for the South Lebanon Sewer Project. While this initial closure runs through April, construction activity in this area will continue through July 2027, and trail users should expect ongoing impacts, changing conditions, and periodic adjustments as the project progresses.

Vandalia Bikeway is Open!

With the opening of this new bridge and trail, another community is connected to the Miami Valley Trails.

Aug
3

Little Miami Half Marathon

The Little Miami Half Marathon and 10K is a flat and fast half marathon and 10K running race along the banks of the Little Miami River, just northeast of Cincinnati. The course runs along the Little Miami Scenic Trail, the fourth longest paved trail in the United States. The trail itself is a 68.5 mile trail running from Springfield to Newtown. This trail is a former railroad right-of-way, so there is no vehicular traffic allowed along the route. However, there are multiple viewing points where family and other spectators can watch and cheer on the runners.

Pumphouse Road Bridge is Closed

Notice From the Clark County Park District:

Bike the Aviation Heritage Trail

The Miami Valley Trails connect dozens of communities and natural spaces across 10+ counties in west-central Ohio. But they also connect a very special set of sites telling the story of this region's aviation history. Aviation Trail, Inc., is a non-profit corporation in partnership with the National Park Service to promote Aviation Heritage in the Dayton region. Aviation Trail, Inc. has developed a "Passport" program highlighting a dozen locations that recount the region's history in the development of powered flight.

Shout Out in Ohio Magazine!

The June 2025 issue of Ohio Magazine includes a story, "13 Must-Do Summer Activities in Dayton." Spoiler alert: The Miami Valley Trails made the list.

There's a lot of great things in Dayton, and we agree that the Miami Valley Trails are in the Top-13. Check out their article and see how many of the Top 13 you would like to do.

Closures for Safety Upgrades

The Simon Kenton Trail within the City of Urbana is scheduled to close for a 14 day duration on a date to be determined. A pending trail closure notice has been installed along the trail at College Way/Muzzy Road and at Julia Street. Once the trail is closed, a signed trail detour will be in place for trail users. This closure/detour is necessary as part of a grant funded safety project to improve the existing trail crossings on Miami Street and North Main Street.

May
31

Sip Trip V5

It's that time of year again! Get ready for the Sip Trip V5!

This event is all at your own pace; a cruise down the Little Miami Scenic Trail with brews, views, and killer pitstops! Get in gear anytime from 11 am to 10 pm on Saturday, May 31st for a "Sip Trip" down the bike trail. Spanning from Fifty West Brewing to Cartridge Brewing, or vice versa! Hop on your bike and join this brewery-to-brewery passport journey complete with thirst-quenching stops along the way.

Aug
3

Tour de Darke 2025

Spend your Sunday morning in the saddle riding through the scenic countryside and quaint communities of Darke County. 

This event is not a race, and instead a tour of the sites.  There are four scenic routes to appeal to all cyclists - Mini (14 miles), Bambino (25 miles), Medio (40 miles) & Gran (65 miles). All routes begin and end at the Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio St., Greenville OH 45331). 

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