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Ever walk the Dayton Kentucky Flood Wall? It's one of the easiest places to walk and bike in the area, and it offers some decent scenery along the way. /{ }Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Here's how to get there: first, head to the corner of Manhattan Boulevard and 5th Avenue in Dayton, Kentucky. /{ }Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

You'll recognize it by the big sign that says "Manhattan Harbour." More on that in the next slide. /{ }Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The Dayton Flood Wall and still-developing Manhattan Harbour is a great, safe place for pedestrians and cyclists to walk and ride near the edge of the river on the Kentucky side. Located in Dayton, Kentucky, the flood wall sits elevated above street level, dividing 2nd and 3rd Avenues to the south from the newer Manhattan Boulevard to the north of the wall. A three-foot walking path at the peak of the flood wall is lined with park benches and is accessible by two staircases and a ramp at both the western edge of Manhattan Boulevard as well as Gil Lynn Park. In total, the pedestrian path measures out to around 1.5 miles from end to end (three miles round-trip). While the earthen levy provides an elevated walking path, it also provides much-needed protection for the rest of Dayton from rising river water during severe floods. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

According to Dayton's 2016 Riverfront Master Plan, Manhattan Harbour to the north of the flood wall is planned to have 1,277 residential units. This includes single-family homes, which are already being built along the riverfront (pictured), as well as apartments and condos. The Tapestry and the Gateway Flats are among the current properties already leasing units along the riverfront. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The Tapestry is a 270-unit rental property located at 1065 Manhattan Blvd. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The Gateway Flats are 76 luxury rental units located at 284 Manhattan Blvd. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

On a nice day, the flood wall is an excellent place to walk or ride a bike. In total, the path measures out to around 1.5 miles from end to end (three miles round-trip). / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The flood wall and Manhattan Harbour are part of the Riverfront Commons project, which will eventually see 11 miles of continuous walking and biking trail right by the river that extends from Fort Thomas to Ludlow. Strategically placed access points from the Riverfront Commons trail will allow walkers/cyclists to hop off the trail and enjoy the neighborhoods' benefits. There are already sections of the Riverfront Commons trail completed in other neighborhoods, but it is not yet fully complete and connected as of 2020. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The hillsides east of Downtown are clearly visible on all sections of the flood wall's walking/biking path. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The three-foot walking path at the peak of the flood wall is lined with park benches.{ }/ Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Sometimes you'll even find free reading material on a bench! (Does this count as a Little Free Library?) / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Atop the flood wall, looking east toward The Tapestry / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

On a nice day, the flood wall is an excellent place to walk or ride a bike. In total, the path measures out to around 1.5 miles from end to end (three miles round-trip). / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

<p>According to Dayton's 2016 Riverfront Master Plan, Manhattan Harbour to the north of the flood wall is planned to have 1,277 residential units. This includes single-family homes, which are already being built along the riverfront (pictured), as well as apartments and condos. The Tapestry and the Gateway Flats are among the current properties already leasing units along the riverfront. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20</p>

There is a short length of paved trail, called Ahren's Way, that stems from Manhattan Boulevard and dead-ends at Dodd Drive by Queen City Riverboats. It sits below Manhattan Boulevard and is surrounded by vegetation on either side. It is named for Private First Class Henry Ahrens, a Dayton WWII hero. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

There is a short length of paved trail, called Ahren's Way, that stems from Manhattan Boulevard and dead-ends at Dodd Drive by Queen City Riverboats. It sits below Manhattan Boulevard and is surrounded by vegetation on either side. It is named for Private First Class Henry Ahrens, a Dayton WWII hero. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Ahren's Way, looking west toward Downtown / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

From Ahren's Way, you can only make out the tops of the single-family homes above it. This one is still under construction. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Ahren's Way, looking west toward Downtown / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Ahren's Way is surrounded by vegetation on either side. It is named for Private First Class Henry Ahrens, a Dayton WWII hero. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The flood wall has two staircases that link the walking/biking path with Manhattan Blvd. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The flood wall's path dead-ends at the flood wall on the eastern end. The City of Dayton has signage on either end of the wall. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20<p></p>

The flood wall stays open when there isn't a threat. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

On the western end, Queen City Riverboats has its boats docked. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

As you approach the eastern edge of the flood wall, the Manhattan Harbour Marina can be seen at 1301 4th Avenue. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The Manhattan Harbour Marina is usually filled with many docked boats. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Going down? / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The Manhattan Harbour Marina / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The flood wall and Manhattan Boulevard are well-lit at night. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The Gateway Flats behind the Dayton Flood Wall / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20<p></p>

The Dayton Flood Wall and still-developing Manhattan Harbour is a great, safe place for pedestrians and cyclists to walk and ride near the edge of the river on the Kentucky side. Located in Dayton, Kentucky, the flood wall sits elevated above street level, dividing 2nd and 3rd Avenues to the south from the newer Manhattan Boulevard to the north of the wall. A three-foot walking path at the peak of the flood wall is lined with park benches and is accessible by two staircases and a ramp at both the western edge of Manhattan Boulevard as well as Gil Lynn Park. In total, the pedestrian path measures out to around 1.5 miles from end to end (three miles round-trip). While the earthen levy provides an elevated walking path, it also provides much-needed protection for the rest of Dayton from rising river water during severe floods. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

According to Dayton's 2016 Riverfront Master Plan, Manhattan Harbour to the north of the flood wall is planned to have 1,277 residential units. This includes single-family homes (pictured), which are already being built along the riverfront, as well as apartments and condos. The Tapestry and the Gateway Flats are among the current properties already leasing units along the riverfront. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

A lone gazebo near the edge of a property. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

The eastern end of the flood wall. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

A City of Dayton medallion inlaid into the Manhattan Harbour sign on the flood wall's western end. / Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

Image: Phil Armstrong // Published: 9.27.20

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