Miami Whitewater Forest

Badlands Trail

A woodland trail featuring intermittent streams that disappear underground and reappear further along.

• ‎ Length: 1.6
• ‎ Type: Nature
• ‎ Level: Moderate

Oakleaf Trail

Hikers may hear the red-shouldered hawk’s sharp ‘kee-aah’ call overhead. A common woodland resident, it’s known to watch or even follow visitors as they pass through its treetop territory.

• ‎ Length: 0.6 mile
• ‎ Type: Nature
• ‎ Level: Moderate

Shaker Trace Inner Loop

Follow Dry Fork Creek to spot kingfishers, crayfish, water snakes, darters, and 450-million-year-old marine fossils. Enjoy scenic views and take advantage of exercise stations along the trail.

• ‎ Length: 1.2 miles
• ‎ Type: Fitness
• ‎ Level: Easy

Shaker Trace Outer Loop

Winds through prairies and wetlands, offering a scenic ride or walk through rare habitats. Spot birds, turtles, and butterflies, and pause at the wildlife shelter for a tranquil view of the wetlands.

• ‎ Length: 7.7 miles
• ‎ Type: Shared Use
• ‎ Level: Moderate

Shaker Trace Horse Trail

The Shaker Trace Horse Trail is open year-round from dawn to dusk.

• ‎ Length: 7 miles
• ‎ Type: Horse
• ‎ Level: Moderate

Tallgrass Prairie Trail

Explore young woodlands, mature forest, and tallgrass prairie. Look for big bluestem and Indian grass, vital for birds and insects. The habitat mix draws diverse wildlife with food, water, shelter, and space.

• ‎ Length: 0.6 mile
• ‎ Type: Nature
• ‎ Level: Moderate

Timberlakes Trail

Once a fitness trail, now a nature path through forest and around a small lake—spot herons, turtles, and other wildlife. Watch for signs of beavers, like gnawed tree stumps, as you enjoy this restored natural escape.

• ‎ Length: 1.6 miles
• ‎ Type: Nature
• ‎ Level: Moderate

Wooded Horse Trails A, B & C

The Miami Whitewater Forest Wooded Horse trails are open from dawn to dusk, weather permitting

• ‎ Length: 8.0 miles
• ‎ Type: Horse
• ‎ Level: Moderate