Trails and Paths

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Licking County Health Department

675 Price Rd.

Newark, OH 43055

Bike and Walking Trails

Many commonly recognized activities related to physical activity exclude large segments of the community. For example: organized team sports may favor athletically gifted individuals and families with sufficient financial means; fitness centers may favor individuals who have high self-determination and fitness ability; youth recreational programs may favor young children. Trails however, represent a diversity of opportunity from the gifted athlete interested in a convenient place to train to the individuals who are looking for an aesthetically pleasing place to take an after dinner walk to a family walking to spend time together.

	Trail 2 Health Website with trail information, advice, and maps of Licking County trails. (more)
	Downtown Newark Walking Map Walk the downtown area on your lunch break, or any time.
	Licking County Recreational Trail Map
	Licking County Park District The Licking Park District maintains over 20 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails not including the T.J. Evans Recreational Trail. These trails are provided for the general public so that they may better enjoy the natural areas we manage. (more)
	Blackhand Gorge The 4.3 mile paved trail passes through the Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve. The trail follows the scenic Licking River.(more)
	Hebron A 3 mile multi-purpose Ohio Canal Greenway recreational trail located on the old Penn Central Railroad right of way south of the Village of Hebron. The trail offers excellent opportunities for fishing, bird watching and hiking. The highlight of the trail is a genuine wooden truss covered bridge built in 1992. Visitors may park in the Hebron State Fish Hatchery visitor area or at Canal Park for access to the trail.(more)
	Heath The Heath trail is easily accessed from the Heath High School or Hoback Park. An extension of the trail to connect to the Heath Pool is under construction. .(more)
	Columbus Metro Parks Walk or hike at one of 14 Metro Parks. With more than 130 miles of trails, outdoor enthusiasts will find trails ranging from easy to challenging and from well-traveled to remote and rugged. (more)
	Central Ohio Greenways The Central Ohio Greenway trail system is an extensive network of recreational trails along our most valuable natural resources. The trails provide opportunities for people to enjoy the many streams and wooded corridors throughout Central Ohio and connect parkland, open space and communities. (more)
	If you do not see a map for your neighborhood and want to help create one, contact Kate at the Licking County Health Department at 349-6535 or wellness@lickingcohealth.org