Little Miami River, National Scenic River in southwestern Ohio, United States.
The Little Miami River is a National Scenic River flowing through southwestern Ohio, stretching roughly 111 miles across five counties. It winds through deep gorges and past farmland before joining the Ohio River east of Cincinnati.
The river takes its name from the Miami people, an Algonquian-speaking group who lived in the region before European arrival. It served as an important water route and resource for both Native inhabitants and later settlers.
Local groups organize regular cleanup days where volunteers remove trash and invasive plants from the water, helping restore the natural landscape that people have relied on for centuries.
You can access the river at multiple points along its course for kayaking, fishing, and hiking on the adjacent Little Miami Scenic Trail. Most areas are reasonably accessible with options ranging from easy walks to more challenging paddling sections.
The river supports more than 87 fish species and is surrounded by hundreds of wildflower varieties, especially concentrated around Clifton Gorge. This abundance of life makes it a rich ecosystem that draws anglers and nature observers year-round.
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