Blackhand Gorge
Heath, Ohio
| Address: | ~Blackhand Gorge, Heath, OH 43056, USA |
| GPS: |
40°3'22.9"N 82°13'1.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Ohio |
| Trail Length: | 9.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Easiest |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Mountain Bike
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. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Blackhand Gorge Mountain Bike Trail in Nashport, Ohio - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Blackhand Gorge is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Nashport, Ohio. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Blackhand Gorge bike trail in Nashport.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/blackhand-gorge/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Heath, Ohio
- Head north on S 30th St toward Licking View Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on S 30th St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Hebron Rd (1.2 mi)
- Continue straight onto OH-79 N/Hebron RdContinue to follow OH-79 N(1.3 mi)
- Take the exit onto OH-16 E/OH-79 N toward CoshoctonContinue to follow OH-16 E(10.5 mi)
- Take the OH-146 exit toward Hanover/Zanesville (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto OH-146 E (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Toboso Rd (1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Gratiot Rd SE (85 ft)
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