Background The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is a 21-mile rail trail that runs from Athens, Ohio to Nelsonville, Ohio. It is named after the Hockhocking River, which it parallels for most of its length, and the Adena people, who were indigenous to the area. The trail was built on the former right-of-way of the Hocking Valley…
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Smeck Park
Background Acquired in 1999 from Harold Smeck, this 48+ acre park is a mixture of ravines, winding paths, meadows and fields. There are picnic table areas, a playground area and various structures through out. Parking is ample. Bonus – dog friendly! 7395 Basil RdBaltimore, OH 43105 More information about the park can be found here…
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
Blackhand Gorge got its name from a Native American hand shaped petroglyph on the side of a cave found near the gorge. That has since been destroyed, when in 1828 the cliff face was removed to make way for the Ohio-Erie canal. The park is 956 acres with hiking paths and mountain bike trails. The…
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