Heart of Ohio Trail - 365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio
Heart of Ohio Trail. With only 3.7 miles of asphalt, the Heart of Ohio Trail is well-suited for trail riders and hikers. Parking is available at Centerburg Memorial Park giving a nice 7-plus mile round trip to the Delaware County line or an eastern trip to Mount Vernon, Ohio, of about 13 miles. The current paved section is near Mount Liberty and parking is available. Look for more paving work in 2011 to add another 3.5 miles connecting west to Updike Road. The Heart of Ohio Trail shares several miles with Dry Creek, passes near the Knox County Horse Park and through several area farms before ending near Parrot Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Watch out for wildlife crossing the trail!
The Heart of Ohio Trail is a part of the larger Ohio to Erie Trail system that when completed will connect Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland. Maintained completely by volunteers, the Heart of Ohio Trail is currently best-suited for hybrid style bikes or mountain bikes. When the paving is completed, skaters will find a home as well. A 3-mile horse trail is planned near the Knox County Horse Park on Thayer Road and will run adjacent to the Heart of Ohio Trail. The future horse trail at the Heart of Ohio Trail will be a wonderful addition and is a significant point of difference between Heart of Ohio Trail and the Kokosing Gap Trail because the Kokosing Gap Trail doesn't allow horses.
This community highlight is part of our ongoing series titled "365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio. If you would like to view our previously featured community amenities and attractions please visit 365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio. This series is brought to you by Sam Miller of REMAX Stars Realty.
