“The Old Joe Bell” pulled summer cars over Delta and Erie Aves, 1877

About

Join us for a whimsical neighborhood ramble through the hills of Cincinnati, beginning and ending in Mount Lookout. From our gathering spot near the Square, we’ll meander along gently curving residential streets, discovering hidden hillside steps, stone retaining walls, and sweeping ridgeline views that make this corner of the city feel quietly magical. Our route will wander toward the formal gardens and grand pavilion of Ault Park, where manicured landscapes and expansive overlooks offer a dramatic pause above the river valley, and drift through the leafy calm of East Hyde Park’s storybook homes and shaded sidewalks. Along the way, we’ll pass the historic Cincinnati Observatory, whose white domes rise above the treetops as a reminder that even an afternoon stroll can brush up against the cosmos. Expect a moderate, hilly walk of a few miles, plenty of scenic stops, and a playful appreciation for the charm, architecture, and layered landscapes tucked into Cincinnati’s eastern hills.

Terrain & Landscape

We’ll walk on Hillside Steps, Sidewalks, Grass, Brick Alleys, and Hiking Paths.

The hike explores the area around Hyde Park, Mount Lookout and Ault Park.

We will start promptly at 10:00 in front of Lookout Joe.

What to Bring

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

Urban Ranger Goods available after our hike:
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.