North Bend, Ohio 45052
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Great Miami River-Lower Important Bird Area
Little Turtle Trail
2 miles – moderate
Breathtaking overlooks of the Ohio River characterize this trail. The likelihood of catching sight of a Bald Eagle from late winter to early spring is high as they’re scouting out nesting sites. The contrast of the white head and tail feathers against the dark body and its massive size is unmistakable. Listen for Downy Woodpeckers, or the much larger (at least as large as a crow) Pileated Woodpeckers “knocking” on trees to pry insects from them. You might even hear their laughter as they speed by. Visible from the trail is a prehistoric burial mound from the Woodland period, dating between approximately 1000 BC and 1000 AD. Of the over 10,000 earthworks in Ohio, nearly 40 of them are found in this park. Flint artifacts, such as knives, drills, and spear points, as well as stone pestles, hammers, and tablets, were left behind to tell the story of over 14,000 years of history of this space.
The AllTrails website has a description with a map of a hike on the Little Turtle Trail.
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Shawnee Lookout is well known for its historical Springhouse School and Log Cabin, Indian archaeological earthworks, and nature trails, including the 1.3-mile Blue Jacket, 2.0-mile Little Turtle, and the 1.4-mile Miami Fort trail that offers a spectacular view of the Great Miami River. The park also offers boat access to the Great Miami River, picnic areas, and a playground.
Ulmansiek Wildlife Sanctuary is a 263-acre of seasonally flooded riparian habitat located along the Great Miami River and noted for the wide variety of migratory waterfowl that use it as a resting area. An additional 914 acres are wetlands located adjacent to the park and are protected through conservation easements. The area provides valuable habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Roadside viewing
Content from Shawnee Lookout Official Website
Last updated February 5, 2023