With the spring season in full swing, you’re probably excited to get out and explore. (Be sure to check out our first ever guided waterfall tour happening next month. Tickets are limited!)

The Wetland Loop Trail at Glenwood Gardens in Cincinnati is a hidden gem of a hike that most people don’t know about. Attached to a discovery park and dreamy garden, this short trail is perfect for a day hike when you need a little adventure—but nothing too strenuous. Rest in the gardens, stroll through the wetlands and stop to smell the wildflowers along the way.

Glenwood Gardens is one of Hamilton County’s most unique parks. It features an outdoor discovery park for kids, beautiful gardens, a wetland trail and even a gift shop.

Candice Otrembiak/All Trails You’ll find it at 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215.

The Wetland Loop nature trail is the perfect short hike to hike after (or before) you’ve lounged in the formal gardens.

Laura Waddle/All Trails Please note: Skates, scooters and bikes are prohibited along the trail.

The trail is approximately 1.6 miles in length, and it loops back around to where it started.

Laura Waddle/All Trails To see a map of the trail and surrounding gardens, click here.

Along the wetland trail, you’ll get some beautiful waterfront views, hike through forests and encounter wildflowers.

Laura Waddle/All Trails This is one trail that truly has a little bit of everything in terms of scenery.

You’ll even get some wide-open views from the surrounding prairies.

Laura Waddle/All Trails Note: The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

Plan to bring the kids along, as they’ll love exploring the Highfield Discovery Garden, where you’ll encounter frogs, fairies, a sleeping dragon, miniature trains and beautiful gardens, of course.

Highfield Discovery Garden - Glenwood Gardens/Facebook From April - October, the Discovery Garden is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon – 5 p.m.

Glenwood Gardens is located at 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

Candice Otrembiak/All Trails

You’ll find it at 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215.

Laura Waddle/All Trails

Please note: Skates, scooters and bikes are prohibited along the trail.

To see a map of the trail and surrounding gardens, click here.

Laura Waddle/All Trails

This is one trail that truly has a little bit of everything in terms of scenery.

Note: The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

Highfield Discovery Garden - Glenwood Gardens/Facebook

From April - October, the Discovery Garden is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon – 5 p.m.

For more information about the Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens, check out our previous article: The Outdoor Discovery Park In Ohio That’s Perfect For A Family Day Trip.

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