History, Heritage, Views and Trails
- About Shawnee Lookout
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Well-known for its history and heritage, this 2,179-acre hilltop park also boasts nature trails with breathtaking views of the river valley below.
Shawnee Lookout is well known for its historical Springhouse School and Native American archaeological earthworks. The park's nature trails, including the 1.3-mile Blue Jacket, 2.0-mile Little Turtle and the 1.4-mile Miami Fort trail, offer spectacular views of the Ohio River and Great Miami River valleys. 4.3 miles of former golf cart paths are also open for everyone to bike, hike, roll or stroll. The park also features picnic areas, a playground and boat access to the Great Miami River.
2008 Lawrenceburg Road
North Bend, OH 45052
Park Hours:
Open daily from dawn until dusk.
Phone:
513-521-7275
Shawnee Lookout Activities
Springhouse School
Possibly one of the oldest buildings in Cincinnati, the 18th-century stone springhouse in Shawnee Lookout is where the 1786 Treaty of Fort Finney was signed. It was originally located near Ft. Finney (Northbend, Ohio) until it was obtained by Great Parks in the 1970.
Trails
Shawnee Lookout's nature trails, including the 1.3-mile Blue Jacket, 2.0-mile Little Turtle and the 1.4-mile Miami Fort trail, offer spectacular views of the Ohio River and Great Miami River valleys. 4.3 miles of former golf cart paths are also open for everyone to bike, hike, roll or stroll.
Ulmansiek Wildlife Sanctuary
Ulmansiek Wildlife Sanctuary is a 263-acre of seasonally flooded riparian habitat located along the Great Miami River. It is noted for the wide variety of migratory waterfowl that use it as a resting area. An additional 914 acres of wetlands are located adjacent to the park and is protected through conservation easements. The area provides valuable habitat for a variety of wildlife.