The Little Miami Scenic Trail veers away from its proximity to the Little Miami River and crosses through the town of Spring Valley, where places to park and locations with restroom facilities can be found. Along the trail, this hotspot is between the Roxanna New Burlington Road hotspot 4 miles to the south and the Xenia trail access hotspot approximately 6 miles to the north.

The Funk Nature Sanctuary, a 21-acre park owned by the city of Spring Valley's Parks and Recreation Department, is located midway between Spring Valley and Roxanna New Burlington Road, and the Little Miami Scenic Trail is the only access.

The Little Miami Scenic Trail begins in Newtown, in Hamilton County, and travels approximately 75 miles northeast of Springfield, in Clark County. Portions of the Little Miami Scenic Trail parallel the river for which it’s named, winding serenely through the beautiful countryside of Southwestern Ohio. This trail is also part of the statewide Buckeye Trail, the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the statewide Ohio-to-Erie Trail.

A tale of two trails, the Little Miami Scenic Trail has two distinct personalities. South of Spring Valley, the trail hugs the banks of the Little Miami River providing a well-shaded, meandering ride with occasional respites in small towns, like Corwin and Oregonia. You’ll pass canoe liveries; quaint eateries; Ft. Ancient and then pass the very modern attractions of Kings Island in Mason. Loveland and Terrace Park will welcome you even further south.

North of Spring Valley, the route follows historic rail corridors and links larger cities such as Xenia and Springfield, through Yellow Springs. The City of Xenia boasts Xenia Station, a restored railroad station that sits at the hub of four trails that meet in Xenia. Nine miles north reaches Yellow Springs, a vibrant village next to John Bryan State Park and the Glen Helen nature preserve. Along the reach to downtown Springfield, you’ll pass rolling farmland and Young’s Jersey Dairy.