Maple Sugaring Hike

Discover the sweeter side of winter with us at Cincinnati Nature Center! On this naturalist-led hike, we’ll find native maple trees, check sap buckets, and look for signs of how native animals use sap as well. Then, we’ll head back to the evaporator to see the sap boiling and to sample warm maple syrup. Along the way, you’ll learn all about what it takes to make maple syrup, including how to find sugar maple trees, why Cincinnati Nature Center calls their maple syrup “liquid sunshine”, how maple sugaring has changed through time, and more.

In-Person Program at Rowe Woods

$10 Non-Members, $5 Members

Registration Required

On the day of our visit, the gatehouse staff will direct you where to park, and you will be greeted by your hike leaders at the Outdoor Learning Center.

What to Expect:

• This program is entirely outdoors and will include some off-trail hiking.
• Restrooms are available only at the start and end of the program, as we will be out on the trails during the program.
• Trails/areas used during this program are rated as accessible (packed gravel trails, mild hills, with optional off-trail areas) for a planned distance of 0.25-0.5 miles at a slow to moderate pace.
• Program runs rain or shine.

What to Wear: Please dress for cold weather and wet/snowy conditions; we recommend layers to ensure proper warmth and comfort.

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet at the Outdoor Learning Center at our Rowe Woods location. (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150)
Look for the “Sap Hikes Start Here” sign.