Great park with about 2 total miles of trails winding through woods and open fields. Nice gentle path, for the most part. A great place to lose yourself for a little while in the quiet. Overlook to the Ohio River is a nice place to relax– could definitely see bringing a picnic here and just relaxing. Only downside? Port-a-let instead of a real toilet. Designated a level 4 by the Hamilton County Parks, which means undeveloped section of the park; inaccessible to most disabled persons.
Eira T.
Place rating: 5 Cincinnati, OH
I loved this park! It’s between California Woods and Woodland Mound. Originally part of a large property owned by a nature-loving couple, they turned over the land to the Nature Conservancy, which later transferred it to Hamilton County Parks. The park still has the couples original house from the 1930s, which serves as a backdrop for small weddings. There are a couple trails here, although it seemed that the loop closest to the house was blocked off. There is a lovely little meadow with a figure-8 loop that takes you through it and plenty of birds. It’s a pretty quiet place — because there isn’t a picnic or «recreation area» almost all the folks here are just out for a relaxing hike or a trail run. There’s also a lookout over the Ohio River!
Kerry k.
Place rating: 4 Bainbridge Island, WA
A great place for a quick hike not too far from civilization. Fairly close to the 5 mile exit on I275 but far enough that you tend not to hear the traffic. There is a paved parking lot right next to the trail head. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible but easy enough on the legs for even a beginner as long as you don’t mind a few steps here and there. The are wooded and meadow habitats and the trails are clearly marked. The only facilities are a port-a-potty. There is a building for weddings and such but I’ve yet to see it open.
Will H.
Place rating: 4 Cincinnati, OH
This is a great park for a walk, run, hike. There is one major trail loop that starts at the west end of the parking lot and runs through the woods past an overlook of the Ohio River and then continues into an open field that has beautiful wild flowers blooming for much of the year. The trail then returns to itself and there is a short access to the east end of the parking lot. Every time I visit Withrow I encounter many animals: deer, rabbits, so many varieties of birds. This trail is moderately challenging at points and I would agree that it is not«accessible» or for anyone with a stroller. There was a short extension trail that ran west of the house and the wedding area but it has been closed due to landslides in 2011. The trail is wide enough to walk 2 – 3 abreast in most places and is gravel and dirt. This would be a 5star park for me if the trail was a mile or two longer and there was a true restroom not just a port-a-john. Overall, great place to walk your dogs, take your kids to see some wildlife or go for a short trail run/walk.
Karina M.
Place rating: 4 Savannah, GA
Just minutes from the bustle of Beechmont Ave., this 270 nature preserve is a nice place to escape into the wondrous woods. There is a moderately difficult 1.5 mile trail, which includes a quarter-mile loop known as Hepatica Hill. During the month of April, this scenic overlook is decorated with purple wildflowers. Because the trail contains a number of stairs, it is not accessible for people in wheelchairs, strollers, or who are not fit to overly exert themselves. A small outdoor wedding setting is available for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. From what I could tell, the outdoor marriage ceremony spot looked like it could accommodate about thirty people or so. The preserve was very clean and well maintained, with educational signs and helpful maps posted throughout the trail.
