The Queen City Loop 👑 10 Miles 🏙️

🏙️ Explore the Queen City on Foot! 👟✨

Join us for a 10-mile, brisk-paced urban adventure through the heart of downtown Cincinnati—where history, riverfront views, and iconic landmarks come together for one unforgettable loop!

We’ll kick things off at the stunning Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, then hit the pavement to the very best of the city, including:

🌊 Ohio River Trail
🌆 Smale Riverfront Park
🎡 Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove
💪 The legendary Mt. Adams Steps
⛪ Holy Cross Immaculata Church
🌳 Eden Park
🥾 Southern Terminus of the Buckeye Trail
🗿 The Ohio River Monument
🌺 Krohn Conservatory
🏰 Elsinore Arch
🛍️ Findlay Market for food and drink.
…and plenty more surprises along the way!

Pace: The pace of this hike will 3.0 mph, a little more or less.

Note: No pets. No guests. Have your friend join Dayton Hikers and sign up.

Wear: Wear comfortable walking shoes as the vast majority of this hike is on hard surfaces like sidewalks and roads.

Bring: Drinking water, snacks and sun protection.

Parking: Part in the cathedral parking lot. Expect to pay $7 to park here or find on street parking.

Route Map: See the event photo gallery for our approximate route.

Dayton Hikers FAQs: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/

The Legal Stuff: The event hosts are just fellow member volunteers, not your hiking guides or guru. By participating in this event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in hiking activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in a condition fit to participate. If you have any doubts, you should consult your doctor. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and hiking rules during your participation on this hike. By participating in this event you agree to the Dayton Hikers legal waiver here: https://daytonhikers.com/waiver/