Community: Mid-Ohio Valley Trails

Trails of Wood, Wirt, Ritchie, Roane, Calhoun, Pleasants, Washington, and Athens County

  • Ambrosia Walking Path at Roane General Hospital

    Figure 8-shaped asphalt walking path directly by hospital. Approximately 1/4 mile.

  • Arnoldsburg Community Park

    Otherwise known as West Fork Community Park. This lovely park has a one-story community park building with park facilities such as ball fields and an area for making molasses. There is a paved, level walking path of about 1/4 mile in length as well.

  • Athens County Hockhocking Adena Bikeway

    An 18.6 mile long rail trail that is flat and paved along its entire length.

  • Belmont Elementary School

    The paved, pedestrian walking path is an approx. 1/2 mile loop with some very mild elevations. There are a few nice shaded benches near the school entrance. This trail is open to the public and its use is encouraged.

  • Belmont Recreation Area

    Community recreation space. This is a very nice park! There is a paved walking trail that makes a figure 8 through the area and then extends to join the Pleasants County Middle School walking trail. This a recently improved, smooth walking surface with a flat grade. The figure 8 is approx. 1/8th of a mile.

  • Ben's Run

    Ben's Run is a dynamic hiking trail in that one can literally leave the hike from Downtown Spencer. This outdoor area adjoins the City Pool and Washington Park and presents an outdoor option for the whole family. There is a historic dam on this half-mile+ dirt surface trail.

  • Bessie Jones Memorial Park

    Small community park, about 6 acres, next to Pocatalico River in the Town of Walton; trail runs from town center to post office. This park is managed by the Roane County Park and Recreation Commission.

  • Blennerhassett Elementary School Walking Path

    The school offers a paved path for the community's use. 1 lap = 1/8th of a mile (8 laps=1 mile). This path does not have lighting.

  • Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

    A beautiful historic Island with beautiful paths that let you explore the rich history. Paths tend to be level, wide and have a gravel surface.

  • Blennerhassett Middle School Trail

    The school has a rough, uncleared walking trail in the woods behind the school. It needs a lot of work.

  • Boord State Nature Preserve

    127 acres in Washington County, Ohio

  • Broughton Wildlife and Education Area

    "The wildlife area contains more than 500 acres of land and is available for wildlife and environmental study by groups or individuals. It is an educational area with several trails, two ponds, a natural stream, waterfall and several areas of undisturbed nature located about one mile north of Marietta. The main entrance and parking area is located near a red barn off of Ohio 821. The Route 60 entrance is behind the Marietta Bible College. The nature area is open when the gates are unlocked."

  • Cairo Park Walking Trail

    A community recreation space with a 1/8 th mile loop walking trail, basketball court, shuffleboard, swingsets, picnic shelter and drinking fountain.

  • Calhoun County Park

    Mountain bike and hiking trails, historic village, picnic shelters and sites, meeting center, playground, ball fields, game courts, two ponds and camp sites. There are approximately 7 miles of hike/bike trails in the park of a variety of difficulty.

  • Cameron Avenue Neighborhood Walking Route

    2 miles total. Includes walking in Homecrest Manor and Camelot Apartment parking lots. Most is residental neighborhoods. Mostly flat, but there is a slight incline at parts of the walk.

  • Charles Fork Lake

    A multi-use area with over 25 miles of trails surrounding a mile-long lake that sports excellent fishing, canoeing,mountain biking, hiking and camping. The beautiful trails are mostly winding,wooded dirt single-track with old fire road trail as well. The campground has plenty of level road /grass for small children to bike on plus a great stream to play in!

  • Cross Town Bikeway

    This trail is currently under development and will connect Southwood Park to Emerson Elementary School.

  • Downtown Parkersburg Walking Route

    Paved sidewalks, well lit. Downtown loop= 1 mile Point Park loop= 1 mile Municipal loop= 0.5 miles

  • DuPont Wildlife Enhancement Area

    Several acres of forest and rolling hills, perfect for hiking and bird watching. The trails are dirt surfaces that vary in width. They are steep at times. Also located on the trail are over 70 nest boxes. Local birds include: bluebirds, tree swallows, chickadees and tufted titmice.

  • Edison Middle School Arboretum

    Fantastic wooded trail system behind the school. Fenced in as well. Approximately 1 mile of mulched trails. Steep in some sections.

  • Ellenboro Elementary School

    Asphalt walking trail makes a figure eight around a T-ball field and school gymnasium. Approximately 600 ft. long with flat terrain.

  • Emerson Elementary School Walking Path

    The school offers a paved path for the community's use. 1 lap = 1/6th of a mile (6 laps=1 mile). This path does not have lighting.

  • Erickson All-Sport Facility

    Facility is open to the public 24 x 7 for tennis, running, jogging, walking, etc., except during scheduled school activities.

  • Fairplains Elementary School Walking Route

    The school offers two paths for the community's use. One is a .5 mile loop (2 laps = 1 mile). around the school. The other is a 1.5 mile lap around the school's neighborhood. Mostly flat terrain with some inclines. There are no sidewalks and neither path has lighting.

  • Fenton Park

    Community green space with an interesting 1/4 mile paved walking path.