Cincy Hikes St Anne's Woods

We are going to check out a new place that I don't think Cincinnati hikes has gone to before! it's not long but an interesting environment .... 

 "A century ago what is now the St. Anne’s Woods and Wetlands Conservation Area was found by renowned ecologist Lucy Braun, who described it in 1916 as “the best depression forest on the Ohio River floodplain.   This area represents one of the best wetland areas along the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky and supports many native species now uncommon in this region, such as Jefferson’s salamanders and wood frogs. The diverse amphibian populations also include streamside salamanders, ravine salamanders, greens frogs, Spring peepers, and American toads. The property provides a critical link in maintaining habitat in an area under increasing development pressure.  A mature beech-dominated forest is the centerpiece of the forest, while other trees documented include silver maple, cottonwood, sycamore, American elm, black willow, pin oak, and swamp white oak."  That excerpt is from their website. 

It's a flat path and probably no more than 2 mi so we'll probably take less than an hour. Rural Campbell County is an interesting place to drive around if you have time afterward.

From Covington take KY 8 (the Mary Ingles Highway) to Melbourne, KY.  The trails through the beech forest can be accessed from the St. Anne’s Convent grounds on the south side of the highway.  A parking lot leading to the trails through the wetlands can be found off of Anderson Lane, which is on the north side of the highway approximately 0.25 miles from the convent entrance.

Trail Leader Name: Amy Mets

Date: 6/1/2024

Time: 9:30 AM

Park: St. Anne's Woods and Wetlands Conservation Area

Trail: unnamed trail

Meeting Place: parking lot leading to the trails through the wetlands can be found off of Anderson Lane, which is on the north side of the highway approximately 0.25 miles from the convent entrance.

Mileage: 2 miles

Pace (See notes): Beginners

Trail Rating (easy, moderate, hard): easy

Dogs allowed?: No

Other notes including trail conditions or equipment recommended?: Please always remember to bring water and wear proper shoes to your hike. Just bring some water and a snack I think the weather should be good.

*Note: Beginners Pace is 1+ mph, Intermediate is 2+ mph, Speedy 3+ mph, or Runners 4+ mph.

Where dogs are permitted they must be leashed and kept under the owners control.

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