Mashburn Family Discovery Trail

This trail is great for kiddos! Start at the the Rowe Visitor Center and follow the orange trail markers. You’ll find a nice level path, perfect for little legs and strollers. It features interactive exhibits that teach kids about forests, trees, meadows, ponds, vernal pools and the wildlife within each habitat. Along the way, families can stop and discover a 19th century cabin, a pollinator garden, and a Nature PlayScape. The PlayScape is a fun natural playground–no swings and slides here! You’ll find mud, fort-building, creek-romping, cairn-building, log balancing and more! Submitted by: Laura Schmid of Cincinnati Nature Center https://www.cincynature.org/

Cell Receptions

Excellent

ADA Accessible

Yes

Open Season

Fall,Spring,Summer,Winter

Stroller Friendly

Yes

Terrain Type

Mixed

Water Fountain

Yes

Bathrooms

Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes

Fee

$0.00

Nearby convenience store

Yes

Camping Nearby

Emergency support within 5 miles

Yes

Trail Length/Type

0.72 mi., Loop

Helpful Trail Information

Natural Play Area, Picnic Area, Shaded Hike, and Visitor Center The trail originates right outside the Rowe Visitor Center and main parking lot at Cincinnati Nature Center. If you want to plan a day outing, pack lunches. There are two picnic areas easily found along this path. One is a picnic Shelter, the Krehbiel Pavilion, and the other is a picnic area with picnic tables under some nice shade trees and next to a vernal pool. The Visitor Center provides bathrooms, excellent customer service from Nature Center staff, and a gift shop where some snacks can be purchased.

Parking Details

$9 adults, $ 6 seniors, $4 children 4-12, free for kids 3 and under, free for members. You’ll pay admission at the gatehouse–unless you are a member, then it’s free. A family membership for 1 year is $84. Well worth it! Parking is free.