Ohio River Trail – Serpentine Wall loop from Cincinnati Union Terminal

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Ohio River Trail – Serpentine Wall loop from Cincinnati Union Terminal

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Ohio River Trail – Serpentine Wall loop from Cincinnati Union Terminal

02:13

36.6km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.3 km for 152 m

After 30.9 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

147 m

Cincinnati Union Terminal

Highlight • Monument

Check CMC (cincymuseum.org/) for open hours. The rotunda offers a beautiful space, including food, a gift shop, ice cream, and tickets to any of multiple museums.

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5.09 km

American Sign Museum

Highlight • Monument

americansignmuseum.org
Wednesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

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18.8 km

Wasson Way

Highlight • Trail

Wasson Way is a new, still-developing multi-use greenway in Cincinnati, Ohio, aiming to transform over 6 miles of unused railway into a trail for pedestrians and cyclists. The trail extends …

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29.6 km

Ohio River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Ohio River Trail is a 22-mile trail from Smale Park in Cincinnati to New Richmond, Ohio. This section of the trail runs alongside downtown Cincinnati. It passes through several …

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31.0 km

Cincinnati Flying Pig Statues

Highlight • Monument

Scattered across the city of Cincinnati you will find artfully decorated pig statues. These statues were first created in 2000 by local artists and schools in order to celebrate the …

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31.4 km

Serpentine Wall

Highlight • Structure

Wavy wall right along the northern banks of the Ohio River. This area is a popular spot to hang out near the river and have picnics. Great views of the various bridges that cross over into Kentucky.

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32.1 km

The Purple People Bridge is a pedestrian and cycling only bridge crossing the Ohio River between downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and Newport, Kentucky. The bridge was Cincinnati's first ever railway bridge …

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34.7 km