Etching of Cincinnati by E.T. Hurley, 1919

About

Wander the Cincinnati hillsides on a lighthearted ramble through Prospect Hill, Mount Auburn, Clifton Heights, and the long-lost Little Bethlehem, where every staircase seems to lead either to a great view or a good story (and occasionally both). This is the kind of hike where you’ll puff your way up city steps once climbed by 19th-century brewery workers, imagine the clatter of incline cars hauling well-dressed residents up the hill for “fresh country air,” and pass crooked old houses that look like they’re politely pretending not to gossip about you. The reward isn’t just the city view at the top, but the small delight of realizing that Cincinnati’s hills have always been just a little bit weird—in the best possible way.

Terrain & Landscape

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

The hike explores the area around Prospect Hill, Mount Auburn, Clifton Heights, and what was known as Little Bethlehem.

We will start promptly at 10:00 in front of Topia Coffee.

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.