Biking in the Heart of Ohio (1:30) depart

This bike ride is a 28 mile round trip. The Kokosing Gap Trail is a trail we rode a few years back. Eating Establishment not yet finalized but here is a brief look at what we will explore.

The 14-mile Kokosing Gap Trail travels through a landscape of ravines and farmland and passes a beautifully restored train and a cheerful wood caboose. This outstanding trail connects the towns of Mount Vernon, Gambier, Howard and Danville on a smooth asphalt surface with park benches about every half mile. The gap between each community is about 4 miles, give or take.

Starting at the trailhead in Mount Vernon, the first part of the trip takes you along the sunken valley of the Kokosing River. Heading east you pass one of several overlooks of the river and surrounding valley and take two old railroad trestles across the river. The bridges have been meticulously restored and are well worth a stop to admire the handiwork. Shortly after crossing the first bridge you reach the Brown Family Environmental Center at Kenyon College. A visitor center and a butterfly garden beckon you to take a break and come in for a self-guided tour through this wonderful garden area.

Pace is 10-12 mph.. It is pretty flat. Please bring plenty of water and a bike tube. We will leave at 1:30 sharp. We will be doing a great tower climb and dinner to follow!

Here is a video of the trail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB_bYwMUk9g