Trail Conditions
The Devou Park natural surface trails are closed to all users - hikers, runners, and bikers - during and immediately following heavy rains. The soil in this region turns to slippery, sticky mud - similar in consistency to peanut butter; both foot traffic and bike tires cause ruts and more erosion when trails are wet and muddy. Trail maintenance, like repairing ruts, are done by volunteers. Please use natural surface trails responsibly and return for your trail adventure when the soil is drier. This helps the trails stay more fun for everyone!
The Devou Park Trails Facebook page and the Cincinnati Off-road Alliance website page lists trail conditions for Devou Park natural surface trails. Green means go. Yellow means the trails might be slick in a few places - please hike, run, or ride on the trail directly through the mud puddle so as to not widen the soft spot or cause further erosion. Red means the trails are closed to all users - hikers, runners, and bikers. During winter months, the Freeze/Thaw - Blue Rule applies, which means only use the trails while they are frozen - which is usually in the early morning before the sun thaws the ground or temperatures rise above freezing. The hard working trail maintenance volunteers are grateful for your mindfulness!
Fortunately, even if the natural surface trails are closed, there are numerous paved paths available throughout Devou Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
Trail conditions can be accessed here and here.
PDF Version of the Devou Park Map can be downloaded here.
Trail Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to maintain and construct trails that are such an important part of our community. No experience necessary; learn on the job! Meet at the gravel lot trailhead off Sleepy Hollow Road in Ludlow at 9 AM, typically on the third Sunday each month as weather permits - check the Facebook page below for up to date volunteer opportunities. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring work gloves, water, and safety glasses.
Trail volunteer updates can be accessed here.
