Outbound Collective logo

Details

Distance

8.6 miles

Route Type

Out-and-Back

Description

Added by Dan Barr

Featuring Ohio's only paved bikeway within a state nature preserve, the Blackhand Trail is a excellent scenic cycling getaway in Central Ohio! 

Both the eastern and western trailhead have ample parking and access to the Blackhand Trail, which winds its way along the banks of the Licking River for a 4.3 mile one way trip. 

While the trail isn't terribly long, it makes up for it in its scenery, staying within eyesight of the Licking River for almost its entire length, and passing through sections of sandstone walls towering dozens of feet above the trail. Wildlife such as white-tailed deer are plentiful along the trail, and the shade provided by the deep ravine's native hemlocks combined with prevailing winds make it a cool place to escape summer's heat. 

Read More

Download the Outbound mobile app

Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use.

Get the app

Features

Cycling
Running
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
Easy Parking
Forest
Picnic Area
River
Scenic
Wildlife
ADA Accessible

Blackhand Trail Reviews

Have you done this adventure? Be the first to leave a review!

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

Nearby

Hike the Quarry Rim-Chestnut Trail

Photograph Honey Run Waterfall

Hike to the Elusive Corkscrew Falls

Blendon Woods Loop

Hike the Overlook-Hickory Ridge-Brookside Trail

Hike to Ramona Lake