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Blackhand Gorge Mountain Bike Trail
Nashport, Ohio
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
3 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 11/14/11 by oneeyeredeye |
Difficulty:  Easiest |
| Length: 9 miles | Global Rank: #2044 |
| Tread: Other | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 6 | Wishlist: 0 |
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Description: If you are looking for a simple relaxing ride through a beautiful and historical area then this is the place. Paved trail, which is shared by walkers extends for approx. 4.7 miles into Ohio's only bike trail in the state's Nature Preserve system. This trail is an out and back trail and is mile marked. Terrific scenery for photo's. Preserve sits on 965 acres and parallels the Licking River, a favorite of kayakers and canoers.
Description: If you are looking for a simple relaxing ride through a beautiful and historical area then this is the place. Paved trail, which is shared by walkers extends for approx. 4.7 miles into Ohio's only bike trail in the state's Nature Preserve system. This trail is an out and back trail and is mile marked. Terrific scenery for photo's. Preserve sits on 965 acres and parallels the Licking River, a favorite of kayakers and canoers.
added on July 18, 2007 by 
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by Trail_Jogger on January 21, 2010
I encountered this trail when looking for the locks of the Ohio and Erie Canal as one is located there. Park in the formal parking lot at the eastern end of the park near Toboso (rather than in the unmarked lot at the western end). From there, the trail is a very straight and mild descent along the route following the edge of the Licking River and then a mild uphill on the return. Along the way you'll cut through a quarry, run under a train tressel, and see the canal lock, which is on the north side of the river. This is not a busy area so it is an excellent nature trail for those who prefer to remain on pavement. A few tree roots passing under the pavement cause bumps along the way, but overall, the ride is worthwhile. I particularly enjoy this ride when the water in the river is clear and scenic. You would be wise to have a camera with you on this ride.
* Review edited 1/21/2010
reviewed by Mixerone on July 18, 2007
This trail is actually in the village of Toboso, Ohio. I used Zanesville because it is one of the larger towns nearby.
