Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Cincinnati veteran hiker Johnny Molloy offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Cincinnati area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. This guide leads you through forests, over streams, and along lakeshores to the best outdoor adventures around Cincinnati:

• Take in gorgeous views on the Old Sugar Camp Hike.
  
• Experience nature's beauty in the Loops of Miami Whitewater Forest.
  
• Bring your dog on an exciting trek along the Whitewater Canal Historic Trail.
  

Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.