Shawnee Lookout
A beloved hilltop retreat with deep ties to regional history and Native American heritage.
Shawnee Lookout is a beloved hilltop retreat known for its deep ties to regional history and Native American heritage. With sweeping views of the Ohio River Valley and remnants of the past scattered throughout its landscape, Shawnee Lookout is a place for guests to explore scenic paths, roam open green spaces and connect with stories that stretch back generations.
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Parking
Playground
Restrooms
Ranger Station
Address
Phone: 513-521-7275
Open daily from dawn to dusk.
Picnic Shelters
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TRAILS
Trails
Blue Jacket Trail
A scenic path lined with fragrant spicebush, wildflowers, and tall prairie plants. Enjoy views of the Great Miami River’s oxbow, a haven for bald eagles, waterfowl, and woodland birds. Keep an eye out for eastern box turtles too.
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Length: 1.3 miles
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Type: Nature
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Level: Moderate
Little Turtle Trail
Enjoy Ohio River views and maybe spot bald eagles in late winter or early spring. The trail passes a prehistoric Woodland-period burial mound - one of nearly 40 ancient earthworks in the park reflecting 14,000 years of history.
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Length: 2 miles
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Type: Nature
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Level: Moderate
Miami Fort Trail
This scenic trail winds through the ancient Miami Fort earthwork, revealing burial mounds and offering panoramic views of the Ohio and Great Miami rivers - with Indiana and Kentucky visible on the horizon.
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Length: 1.4 miles
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Type: Nature
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Level: Moderate
RECREATION
Activities at Shawnee Lookout
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Crazy Chemistry
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Sunday, July 20 -
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1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest Intepreter
Operation Outdoors: Twisted Nature
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Monday, July 21 -
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9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest Intepreter
Nocturnal Camp
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Tuesday, July 22 -
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7:00 PM to 11:00 PM - pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest Intepreter
Operation Outdoors: Twisted Nature
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Monday, July 28 -
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9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - pin_drop Miami Whitewater Forest Intepreter
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Shawnee Lookout
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Motor Vehicle Permit (MVP) Required