09/04/2026
❓Frequently Asked Questions: Great Miami River Rec Trail
1️⃣ How long is the Great Miami River Trail?
The Great Miami River Recreation Trail will be 102.2 miles once all identified gaps are closed. Today, 92.8 miles — about 91% — are open, with another 4.7 miles funded and in the design or construction pipeline.
2️⃣ Is the Great Miami River Trail complete?
Not quite. The trail is complete and continuous from Middletown to the Piqua Roadside Park (86 miles), plus several additional completed segments. Two gaps totaling 4.7 miles are partially funded and under active development. Another 4.7-mile gap, between Piqua and the Sidney area, remains unfunded. And there are future plans to build the trail south from Fairfield to Hamilton County.
3️⃣ Where are the current gaps in the Great Miami River Trail?
Three gaps remain as of 2026: a 3.1-mile gap between Timberhill MetroPark and Monroe (partially funded, in design for construction in 2029/2030), a 1.6-mile gap between Monroe and Trenton/Middletown (partially funded, in design for construction expected 2027/2028), and a 4.7-mile gap between the Piqua Roadside Park and Kuther Road near Sidney (not yet funded).
4️⃣ Who manages the Great Miami River Trail?
The trail runs through the jurisdictions of multiple partners. Maintenance is shared among Miami Conservancy District, Five Rivers MetroParks, the Miami County Park District, MetroParks of Butler County, Hamilton Parks Conservancy, Greene County Parks, and the cities of Piqua, Troy, Dayton, Tipp City, Englewood, Moraine, and Franklin.
How can I support completing the trail? Contact your local city or county officials to voice support for trail funding, follow the Great Miami Riverway and Miami Valley Trails for updates and advocacy opportunities, and use and share the trail to demonstrate regional demand.
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