Backcountry Trails

Carving more than 12 miles of secluded tracks through the rolling landscape of Devou Park, our Backcountry Trails are a haven for hikers, mountain bikers and anyone seeking a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Whether you’re striving for a KOM, looking to stick your trekking poles in the dirt, or simply yearning for a quiet walk among the trees, our sprawling terrain is ready to be traversed.

Users of all ages and skill levels are welcome. To ensure your safety, we monitor trail conditions daily. You can find updates here.

For those who prefer to plan their routes, a detailed map is available to ease your wayfinding.

Each trail leads to the same place; it’s the journey that changes along the way. Begin yours on the Backcountry Trails.

Upcoming events

Join the Devou Park Trail Collective (DPTC) for our 2025 Party in the Park! Tickets are on sale NOW for the best party of the year, with all event proceeds supporting the maintenance and expansion of Devou Park’s natural surface trails. Your ticket price includes dinner and dessert stations, open beer and wine bar (cash bar for liquor), a silent auction, music, and more. Secure your spot now at https://https://devou25.givesmart.com

Natural surface trails can profoundly transform the community. They provide affordable and accessible opportunities to improve the health and wellness of both residents and visitors, they boost the local economy through tourism, and they enhance environmental preservation. 


Although Devou Park is under the management of the City of Covington, the City does not fund the natural surface trail development, tread maintenance, tools, signs, maps or features such as bridges and culverts. All proceeds from Party in the Park will be invested directly into Devou Park’s natural surface trails, ensuring they continue to benefit the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky community for decades to come!

Russian Allusion — Enchanted Slavic Classics

Russian Allusion — Enchanted Slavic Classics

August 31, 2019 07:30PM-09:30PM
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Music@BCM Concert Series: The Company with Ramona Blaine

Music@BCM Concert Series: The Company with Ramona Blaine

August 15, 2019 06:00PM-09:00PM
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Music@BCM Concert Series: Robin Lacy & DeZydeco

Music@BCM Concert Series: Robin Lacy & DeZydeco

August 08, 2019 06:00PM-09:00PM
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