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A flat trail with sections along open grass land, the Miami River, and a hardwood forest.


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4.5

Miles

7.2

KM

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Runnable

790' 241 m

High

783' 239 m

Low

19' 6 m

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19' 6 m

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Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Area near the river floods during periods of high water.

Overview

Park near the dog park, and look for the hitching posts and 20 foot tall sign that marks the entrance to the trail. The first half mile will be along a service road through a vast meadow until you reach the Miami River and several forest trails. There are many side trails so you need not stay on the service road for long.

Need to Know

The entrance of the trail is marked by a large wooden sign atop two post. It reads: Col Rouzer War Horse Trail. There are also some horse hitching posts near the entrance of the trail.

The nearest restroom is at the north end of the park, by the soccer fields (About 0.5 miles away by road)

Description

Once you have reached the trailhead, follow the trail east to the forest in the distance. Trail is entirely packed dirt or grass. There are two paths in the forest: one going north, the other south. The southern trail is a loop that leads you trough the heart of the forest and then back along the banks of the Miami River. In periods of heavy rain this can be flooded.

The northern trail goes along the river and leads to Honey Creek Park if you follow it far enough. All told, there is approximately 1.25 miles of trail in the woods. There are several different paths back to the parking lot, but for variety, we recommend the one that cuts through the center of the meadow.

Flora & Fauna

Deer, Bald Eagles, and many species of small birds have been seen along the river. Coyotes, Deer, and several large birds of prey are common in the meadow. There are several large sycamores along the river. Additionally, meadow has been planted, so in the summer there are many wildflowers and nectar-loving animals.

History & Background

This trail was recently converted to a multi-use trail and those on horseback having the right-of-way. However, horseback riders are rare on the trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Rick Andrews

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Photos

River in autumn
Jan 24, 2019 near Tipp City, OH
Wildflowers in bloom
Jan 24, 2019 near Tipp City, OH
Snowfall and the Miami
Jan 24, 2019 near Tipp City, OH
Misty morning on the trail wooded trail that leads to the river
Jan 24, 2019 near Tipp City, OH
A levy separates the meadow from the forest
Jan 24, 2019 near Tipp City, OH
Tall grass meadow
Jan 24, 2019 near Tipp City, OH

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