Difficulty

Medium Difficulty. There are some very steep hills, but we’re going slow this time. The hike lasts about 2 hours. There is no bathroom facility on site.

Trailhead

39°06'11.4"N 84°39'49.7"W
The hike will start promptly at 10:00 am, leaving from the main trailhead parking lot at the entrance of Bender Mountain Nature Preserve. Please either copy the coordinates or see the map for see this map of the preserve here: Bender Mountain Map We’ll be meeting at the parking lot at the Green Trail.

We have a route in mind to share this great recreation gem with our followers that includes some great aspects of the nature preserve, including looking at and enjoying the native spring wildflowers. It’s a little informational, but this experience is mostly meant to be a learning experience that we can share as your guide is not an expert in natural wildlife. So if you know stuff along the way, please share!

Dogs are allowed but they must be on leash at all times.

Terrain

Dirt hiking paths, rocky creek crossings, and somewhat rough terrain.

What to Bring

Bring your water and sunscreen. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Urban Ranger goods will be available after our hike:
Stickers - $3.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

Tips to your guides are encouraged.

Registration

Please register below. We ask that you only register for yourself (1 person). There is no cap on registration for this event. Invite your friends!

This hike is in partnership with our friends at Spring in Our Steps

Difficulty

Medium to Hard Difficulty. This depends on your physical level and ability to climb steps and hills. The hike lasts about 3 hours and we will stop at about halfway for a longer rest and bathroom break.

Trailhead

The hike will start promptly at 9:00 am, leaving from in front of the Flatiron Cafe in Mount Auburn. If you’d like to grab a drink from the Flatiron, please make enough time.

Terrain

City steps, sidewalks, and pedestrian pathways. Features parts of Over-the-Rhine, Pendleton, Mount Auburn, Mount Adams, and CUF.

Together we’ll get a pretty good workout, enjoy vistas of the cityscape, and share the efforts of Spring in Our Steps along the way.

What to Bring

Bring your water and sunscreen. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Urban Ranger goods will be available after our hike:
Stickers - $3.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

Tips to your guides and/or donations to Spring in Our Steps are encouraged.

Registration

Please register below. Due to high demand, we ask that you only register for yourself (1 person). There is no cap on registration for this event. Invite your friends!

Difficulty

Hard.

Terrain

City steps, sidewalks, and unkept pedestrian pathways. Features the CUF neighborhood.

The hike will start promptly at 10:00 a.m., leaving from the porch of Rohs Street Cafe. Together we’ll get a pretty good workout, enjoy incredible cityscape vistas, and share some stories along the way.

What to Bring

Bring your water, comfortable closed toe shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Urban Ranger goods will be available after our hike:
Stickers - $3.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

Registration

Please register below. There is no cap on registration for this event. Invite your friends!

Difficulty - Easy to Moderate

This hike has a flat terrain. We’ll walk on sidewalks, parking lots, pedestrian paths, and grass.

The hike features three communities: Wyoming, Lockland, and Reading.

Trailhead and Route: First, we will wander the streets of the pleasant bedroom community of Wyoming. Then walk across the tracks to Lockland, which has been challenged by a decline of its industry and economic hub. After that, we will jaunt over Mill Creek to Reading into the heart of the Benson Street bridal district. And finally, backtrack to the beginning to create a loop.

The three very different yet entangled neighboring communities have been separated by obstacles over time… some natural… some designed… and we’ll be noting the significant barriers and geography during the route.

The hike will be about 5.6 miles and last approximately 2.5 hours. It will be a mostly flat route. Dogs are welcome.

Please Note: This is not a history walking tour of Wyoming, Lockland, and Reading. When hiking, your guide will point out some landmarks and overall themes, but he’s not well-versed in detailed local history. We welcome questions and encourage conversations about places. So feel free to share anything you may know with the group.

What to Bring

Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00

Tips are welcome but not required.
Venmo transactions are preferred @urbanranger

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Attendees must register online.

Difficulty - Moderate

This hike has no urban steps, but we do hike up one very big hill. We’ll also be walking through some low-density areas with very few street trees, over and under bridges, and railroad tracks, and there will be a few intersections where we need to be highly attentive.

Sidewalks, Parking Lots, Pedestrian Paths, Grass

The hike features Norwood’s Presidential District, the city’s downtown and main business corridor, and the Norwood Mound.

Trailhead and Route: We will start promptly at 10:00 am in front of Norwood Coffee on the corner of Smith Road and Floral Avenue. There is street parking. Together we’ll wander the streets of Norwood and end a few blocks away from where we started at Factory 52.

Please Note: This is not a history walking tour of Norwood. When hiking, your guide will be pointing out some landmarks, but he’s not well-versed in Norwood history. We do welcome questions and conversations about places. So feel free to share anything you may know with the group along the way.

What to Bring

Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00

Tips are welcome but not required.
Venmo transactions are preferred @urbanranger

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Attendees must register online.

Difficulty - Moderate

This will be a relatively flat hike compared to other urban ranger experiences, but we’re going to cover a large area and walk at a fast pace. Some places will have minimal tree coverage, so weather such as rain, wind, and sun may also be intense depending on the forecast.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, Parking Lots, Alleys, Pedestrian Paths

The hike features the West End neighborhood, including a few renowned historic districts, places we have lost to urban renewal, and the Laurel Homes area.

Please Note: This is not a walking tour of the West End. Your guide will introduce these places to you as we walk through them to help tell a story, but this is a hike and should not be considered a historic walking tour.

Trailhead and Route: We will start promptly at 10:00 am from Deeper Roots on W 4th Street. Together we’ll trek over and under I-75 and walk through Queensgate, and the West End. This hike is a loop, and we will end back where we started.

What to Bring

Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00

Tips are welcome but not required.
Venmo transactions are preferred @urbanranger

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Attendees must register online.

Difficulty - Moderate

This will be a relatively flat hike compared to other urban ranger experiences, but we’re going to cover a large area and we’ll be walking at a fast pace.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, City Steps, and Woodland Paths.

The hike features neighborhood Pocket Parks, Preserves, Urban Pedestrian corridors, and Public Gathering Spaces.

We will start promptly at 10:00 am from Collective Espresso in Northside. Together we’ll wander around Northside’s eclectic streets and greenspaces.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00

Tips are welcome but not required.
Venmo transactions are preferred @urbanranger

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Attendees must register online.

Difficulty

Medium Hard - This event is a moderately paced hike with city steps, park paths, and hills. Stragglers Beware! We set a hiking pace (about 2.5 mi/hr), which is a little faster than the usual person’s walking speed. However, we will not push you to exhaustion. We’ll take a few breaks along the way. Everyone's enjoyment and safety are a priority.

Terrain

Sidewalks, pedestrian pathways, city steps, and park trails. Features parts of Oakley, East Hyde Park, the Wasson Way trail, and Ault Park.

The hike will start promptly at 10 am, leaving from the sidewalk in front of Deeper Roots Coffee in Oakley. We’ll explore the business district along Oakley Square, wander pleasant tree-lined residential streets, and take the Wasson Way to neighboring East Hyde Park. There will be steps! There will be dirt trails! There will be underpasses and bridges and pedestrian corridors! And we are very excited to share them with you.

Afterward, we’ll head to MadTree Brewing for the One Good Party! Cheers!

What to Bring

Bring your own water.
Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Feel free to bring your dog! We love them!

Urban Ranger goods will be available after our hike:
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

Registration

Please register below. We ask that you only register for yourself (1 person). There is no cap on registration for this event. Invite your friends and family! Registration will close on 4/28.

Difficulty

Medium Difficulty - This event is a moderately paced hike with city steps and hillsides.

Terrain

Unkept pedestrian pathways and deserted city steps, park walkways, and sidewalks. Features parts of West End, South Fairmount, and the Western Hills Viaduct.

The hike will start promptly at 1:00 pm, leaving from the sidewalk in front of Kings Arms Coffee in the West End neighborhood. Together we’ll walk across the Mill Creek valley to South Fairmount, discuss and explore the area.

What to Bring

Bring your water, comfortable, close-toed shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Urban Ranger goods will be available after our hike:
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

Registration

Please register below. We ask that you only register for yourself (1 person). There is no cap on registration for this event. Invite your friends! Registration will close on 3/31.

Difficulty

Hard.

Terrain

City steps, sidewalks, and unkept pedestrian pathways. Features parts of Over-the-Rhine, Mount Auburn, and CUF.

The hike will start promptly at 1:00 pm, leaving from the courtyard next to Deeper Roots Coffee in Over-the-Rhine. Together we’ll get a pretty good workout, enjoy great vistas of the cityscape, and share some stories along the way.

What to Bring

Bring your water, comfortable close-toed shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather - layers are good. It will be cold, but we’ll be getting warm as we climb the steps.

Urban Ranger goods will be available after our hike:
Stickers - $3.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

Registration

Please register below. Due to high demand, we ask that you only register for yourself (1 person). There is no cap on registration for this event. Invite your friends! Registration will close on 2/10.

Difficulty - Moderate to Hard

The first part of this hike is very hilly and should be considered a “workout” on hillside steps and park trails. The second part of the hike will be flatter and in an urban neighborhood streetscape.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, city steps, and dirt hiking trails.

The hike features the Mainstrasse, Mutter Gottes, and Lewisburg neighborhoods in Covington, as well as Devou Park.

We will start promptly at 10:05 am from Spoon Market (501 Main St, Covington, KY 41011). Together we’ll wander the hillside paths of Devou Park and a few neighborhoods in Covington, KY.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, and comfortable closed-toe shoes, and have positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00

Tips are welcome but not required.
Venmo transactions are preferred @urbanranger

COVID-19 Safety

We highly recommend those attending have been vaccinated and boosted. No masks are required but welcome if it brings you comfort.

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends!

Difficulty - Moderate

This will be a relatively flat hike compared to other urban ranger experiences, but we’re going to cover a large area and we’ll be walking at a fast pace.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, City Steps, and Woodland Paths.

The hike features the Northside neighborhood and Buttercup Valley Preserve.

We will start promptly at 10:00 am from Dangerbird Espresso in the courtyard adjacent to Growing Trade Pet & Plant (3840 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223). Together we’ll wander around Northside’s eclectic streets and navigate through an urban nature preserve.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00

Tips are welcome but not required.
Venmo transactions are preferred @urbanranger

COVID-19 Safety

We highly recommend those attending have been vaccinated and boosted. No masks are required but welcome if it brings you comfort.

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Attendees must register online.

Difficulty - Hard

Fast-paced. Strenuous activity. Very steep hills.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, City Steps, and overgrown dirt paths.

The hike features Lower Price Hill, The Incline District, and Mt. Echo.

We will start promptly at 10:00 am in front of Bloc Coffee. Together we’ll navigate the hillsides, stroll down historic streets and discover hidden vignettes of the city from Price’s Hill.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We highly recommend those attending have been vaccinated and boosted. No masks are required but welcome if it brings you comfort.

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Attendees must register online.

Difficulty - Moderate

Fast-paced. Strenuous activity. Rough terrain.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, City Steps, Bridges, and overgrown dirt paths.

The hike features Walnut Hills, East Walnut Hills, and Evanston neighborhoods.

We will start promptly at 10:00 am in front of The Fix Coffeehouse. Together we’ll venture through the historic streets, peaceful parks, and eclectic business districts of Cincinnati’s walnut hills. Afterward, join us at Esoteric Brewing for a refreshing beer.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable close-toed shoes, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Urban Ranger Stickers - $3.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We highly recommend those attending have been vaccinated and boosted. No masks are required but welcome if it brings you comfort.

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Attendees must register online.

Difficulty - Hard

This hike is a fast-paced walk with some strenuous activity on rough terrain.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, City Steps, Bridges, and overgrown dirt paths. Features Camp Washington, Mount Storm Park, and Clifton Gaslight District.

The hike will start promptly at 12:30 pm, leaving from the front of Drip Coffee Lounge *in Camp Washington. Together we’ll wander the industrial environs and community spaces of Camp Washington, climb the hillsides past gaslight and historic estates in Clifton, and bask in the spring sunshine on the way back down.

* Please find street parking so we do not take any of Drip’s spaces.*

After our hike, enjoy a complimentary refreshment at CampSITE Sculpture Park from 3:00 - 3:30 pm.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable close-toed shoes, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Urban Ranger Stickers - $3.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We highly recommend those attending have been vaccinated and boosted. No masks are required but welcome if it brings you comfort.

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Registration will close on 4/15. Attendees must register online.

Difficulty - Medium

This medium difficulty hike is a fast paced walk with some strenuous activity.

Terrain & Landscape

Sidewalks, City Steps, Bridges. Features the Dayton Street Historic District, Brighton, Fairview, Mohawk Historic District, and northern parts of Over-the-Rhine.

The hike will start promptly at 11:00 am, leaving from the plaza next to Deeper Roots Coffee in Over-the-Rhine. Together we’ll explore the northwest corner of Cincinnati’s basin and climb up to a few places along the hillsides.

After our hike, join the festivities at Cincinnati’s Bockfest.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable close-toed shoes, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
Urban Ranger Stickers - $3.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We highly recommend those attending have been vaccinated and boosted. No masks are required but welcome if it brings you comfort.

Registration

Please register below. You may only register for yourself. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Registration will close on 3/4. Attendees must register online.

Difficulty

Medium to Hard.

Terrain

City steps, sidewalks, grassy hillsides, unkept pedestrian pathways. Features Pendleton, Dpwntown’s East Manufacturing and Warehouse District, Mount Adams, and Mount Auburn

The hike will start promptly at 10:00 am, leaving from the sidewalk in front of Urbana Cafe in the Pendleton Neighborhood. Together we’ll get personal with the basin’s topography, enjoy great vistas of the cityscape, and share a laugh or two. Hopefully, a few of us will also break a sweat!

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable close-toed shoes, a face mask if you wish, and positive energy.

Urban Ranger goods will be available after our hike:
U Logo Sticker - $3.00
Urban Ranger Steps Sticker - $5.00
City Steps Patch - $12.00
Ranger Koozie - $10.00
Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for our events. We do not require vaccinated participants to wear masks. When someone chooses to wear a face mask, that’s okay—no judgment either way.

Registration

Please register below. We ask that you only register for yourself (1 person) due to high demand. There is no cap on the registration for this event. Invite your friends! Registration will close on 10/8. Attendees must register online.

Join us as we explore the connectivity between Covington’s neighborhoods and its lush green spaces. We’ll start at the Clock Tower in Goebel Park promptly at 10 am. During our hike, we’ll climb up to Devou, venture through historic enclaves, wander mid-century hillside subdivisions, and stroll along urban streets flourishing with redevelopment.

We will end our hike one block away from our trailhead for refreshments at The Standard (434 Main St, Covington, KY 41011).

Difficulty

Moderately Strenuous

Terrain

Hillsides, Dirt Pathways, Sidewalks, Alleys, Urban Stairs, Stone Steps

What to Bring

We recommend you bring your own water and sunscreen, wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. Remember to also bring an open mind and positive energy. Wear weather-appropriate clothing - we tend to hike rain or shine!

U Logo sticker $3
2021 Membership $10
Items may be purchased after the hike. Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for our events. Due to the new changes in the mask mandates, we do not require vaccinated participants to wear masks. When someone chooses to wear a face mask, that’s okay—no judgment either way.

Registration

Alleys were once necessary to urban life. They provided critical access and functionality for public services like waste management, utility companies, and delivery services. Often overlooked, these spaces are still vital to our experience in the city. Alleys reveal tales of our built, social, and environmental histories. These spaces also promise walkability, social interaction, and public art.

Difficulty

Easy.

Terrain

Belgian Block, Brick, and Asphalt Alleys, sidewalks, city steps

WARNING: Debris, Broken Glass, and other Waste. Possibilities of Putrid Smells. We highly suggest closed-toed footwear.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable closed-toed shoes, and positive energy. Wear weather-appropriate clothing - we tend to hike rain or shine!

U Logo sticker $3
2021 Membership $10
Items may be purchased after the hike. Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for our events. Due to the new changes in the mask mandates, we do not require vaccinated participants to wear masks. When someone chooses to wear a face mask, that’s okay—no judgment either way.

Registration

No registration is required, but if you’d like to join our email list, please enter the information below.

Difficulty

Medium.

Terrain

Sidewalks, dirt hiking paths, city steps, tunnels, and recreation paths.

Join Urban Rangers for a brand new hike on the east side of Cincinnati. We’ll walk through the Columbia Tusculum historic district, explore Alms Park, and finish with a loop through the East End. Meet in front of The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum. The hike will start promptly at 1 pm.

This event is capped at 30 participants.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and positive energy. Wear weather-appropriate clothing - we tend to hike rain or shine!

U Logo sticker $3
2021 Membership $10
Items may be purchased after the hike. Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

We will continue to follow CDC guidelines for our events. Due to the new changes in the mask mandates, we do not require vaccinated participants to wear a mask. Participants who are not vaccinated are required to wear a mask for the duration of the Hike. The face mask you wear must be worn correctly, per CDC guidelines - cover your nose, mouth, and chin. You may step aside and remove their face masks if needed during the hike.

We will try our best to practice social distance during the hike. CDC guidelines encourage 6’ in between people.

Registration

Please register for the Painted Ladies hike below.
We ask that you only register for yourself (1 person) due to high demand.

Thank you for your interest.
This hike is fully booked.

Difficulty

Easy.

Terrain

Paved sidewalks, dirt hiking paths, a mix of hilly and flat terrain.

Join us as we hike through the Clifton neighborhood. We’ll spend time in the vibrant Gaslight District, stroll through Clifton’s quiet residential streets, and walk around beautiful Burnet Woods. Meet in Clifton Plaza on Ludlow (Across from Graeter’s Ice Cream). The hike will start promptly at 1 pm.

This event is capped at 30 participants.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, a face mask, and positive energy.

U Logo sticker $3
2021 Membership $10
Items may be purchased after the hike. Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

Participants are required to wear a mask for the duration of the Hike. The face mask you wear must be worn correctly, per CDC guidelines - cover your nose, mouth, and chin. Participants may step aside and remove their face masks if needed during the hike. If you do not have a proper face mask with you, UR will provide one.

We will try our best to practice social distance during the hike. CDC guidelines encourage 6’ in between people.

Registration

Please register for the Flowers hike below.
We ask that you only register for yourself (1 person) due to high demand.

Thank you for your interest.
This hike is fully booked.

Thank you for your interest.
This hike is fully booked.

Difficulty

Medium to Hard.

Terrain

City steps, sidewalks, grassy hillsides, unkept pedestrian pathways.

Join us as we hike through the places of Cincinnati’s basin hillsides - some beautiful, some strange, some forgotten. Meet outside of Deeper Roots Coffee in Over-the-Rhine. The hike will start promptly at 1 pm. Together we’ll get personal with the basin’s topography, enjoy great vistas of the cityscape, and share a laugh or two. Hopefully, a few of us will also break a sweat!

This event is capped at 20 participants.

What to Bring

Bring your own water, sunscreen, comfortable close-toed shoes, a face mask, and positive energy.

U Logo sticker $3
2021 Membership $10
Items may be purchased after the hike. Cash or Venmo payment is preferred.

COVID-19 Safety

Participants are required to wear a mask for the duration of the Hike. The face mask you wear must be worn correctly, per CDC guidelines - cover your nose, mouth, and chin. Participants may step aside and remove their face masks if needed during the hike. If you do not have a proper face mask with you, UR will provide one.

We will try our best to practice social distance during the hike. CDC guidelines encourage 6’ in between people.

Registration

Please register for the Hillsides hike below.
We ask that you only register for yourself (1 person) due to high demand.

Thank you for your interest.
This hike is fully booked.