There is power in nature. No place is that more evident than the hills and flats of Licking County. Acres of native maples and pines live out their lives along the hilltops of the glacial valley, watching the comings and goings on the flat streets of the valley floor. In harmony, nature grows around the brick and mortar. There is a path, though, and it's been thoughtfully curated for all of us. Our pathway extends into the glory of our nature and our bricks, as they live together as one.

Licking County has over 40 miles of paved paths winding through country sides and beautiful downtown areas. We don’t want to tell you how to plan your journey, but we’re here to help you explore like a local. Each bike path is a unique adventure, taking you through towns and past businesses along the way!

TJ Evans Trail & TJ Evans Panhandle Trail

Johnstown to Nashport

Parking: Johnstown Trail Head | Parking is located away from the trail head at the Nashport ‘Park N Ride’

This route will take you from one side of Licking County to the other. It is roughly 30 miles in length. This trail has both urban and rural sections. Travelers will have many opportunities for food, beverage, and restroom stops.

TJ Evans Trail

Johnstown to Newark (YMCA)

Points of Interest: Johnstown American Legion Wall of Honor
Parking: Johnstown Trail Head | Buckeye Valley Family YMCA

This route will take travelers from the Licking County YMCA to the Johnstown Trail Head. It is roughly 18 miles in length. This trail has both urban and rural sections. Travelers will have many opportunities for food, beverage, and restroom stops.

TJ Evans Panhandle Trail

Downtown Newark to Nashport

Parking: Street Parking is readily available in Downtown Newark | Parking is located away from the trail head at the Nashport ‘Park N Ride’

This route will take you from downtown Newark to the end of the TJ Evans Panhandle Trail in Nashport. It is roughly 11 miles in length. This trail has urban sections but is mostly rural in nature. Travelers will have opportunities for food, beverage, and restroom stops in downtown Newark, and when passing through Hanover.

TJ Evans Trail

University Trail (YMCA to Goosepond)

Points of Interest: Central Ohio Technical College & The Ohio State University at Newark
Parking: Licking County YMCA | The Ohio State University at Newark

This route will take you from the Licking County YMCA to one of the most northern points of the TJ Evans Trail. It is roughly 3 miles in length. This trail is urban and travelers will have opportunities for a restroom stop.

TJ Evans Trail

Ohio to Manning Street

Points of Interest: Newark Skate Park & Riverview Preserve and Boat Launch
Parking: Riverview Preserve and Boat Launch

This route will take you from ‘Little Texas’ and runs along side the North Fork of the Licking River to Manning Street. It is roughly 2 miles in length. This trail has urban sections, but is mostly rural in nature. Travelers will have opportunities for food, beverage, and restroom stops.

Hopewell Drive to Lakewood High school

Points of Interest: The Dawes Arboretum & Hoback Park
Parking: Hoback Park

This route will take you from Heath Highschool to Lakewood High School. This route is roughly 6 miles in length. This trail is urban in nature.

Parking: Blackhand Gorge East Trailhead | Blackhand Gorge West Trailhead

This route will take you through the Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve. It is roughly 4 miles in length. This trail is rural in nature. Travelers will have opportunities for restrooms at the East Trailhead.

Points of Interest: Ohio Canal Greenway Bridge

This route will take you down the Ohio Canal Greenway. It is roughly 2 miles in length. This trail is rural in nature. Travelers will not have opportunities for restrooms.

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