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Serpentine Wall – Purple People Bridge loop from Cincinnati

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Serpentine Wall – Purple People Bridge loop from Cincinnati

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Serpentine Wall – Purple People Bridge loop from Cincinnati

01:26

5.56km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Public Landing

Highlight • River

This public landing is along the Ohio River Trail is a nice spot to stop for a quick dip or to just enjoy the views over the water. It is also near the National Steamboat Monument and the Great American Ball Park.

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1.83 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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2.59 km

Geologic Timeline at Cincinnati Riverfront

Highlight • Monument

The geologic timeline is a really fascinating feature of the Ohio Riverfront in the city. As you walk along the boardwalk, you walk back in time and get a real sense for how the area has changed over millions of years. You ever get to see some fossilized remains in some places! It is a great educational walk for families and I highly recommend seeing it for yourself!

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2.60 km

Cincinnati Water Works

Highlight • Historical Site

Cincinnati Water Works was Ohio’s first Publicly Owned Water System after it was purchased in 1821 from a privately owned water company. The Water Works, with two steam pumps at this site, provided one million gallons of water per day of fresh drinking water. The ruins at this site, part of the Front Street Pumping Station, replaced earlier facilities and operated from 1865 to 1907.

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3.50 km

Purple People Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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 when it opened in 1872. The purple colour was chosen by a public vote in 2001 when the construction plans were still underway.

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5.11 km

Ohio To Erie Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Cincinnati Trailhead for the Ohio to Erie Trail is located at Smale Riverfront Park near downtown Cincinnati. It serves as the southern terminus of the 326-mile trail that traverses Ohio, connecting Cincinnati to Cleveland. This trailhead provides a nice starting point with amenities such as parking, restrooms, water fountains, and access to the scenic park on the Ohio River.

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5.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

861 m

763 m

288 m

116 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

763 m

536 m

236 m

Elevation

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Serpentine Wall – Purple People Bridge loop from Cincinnati

Public Landing

Serpentine Wall

Geologic Timeline at Cincinnati Riverfront

Cincinnati Water Works

Purple People Bridge

Ohio To Erie Trail Trailhead

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