Cycle Path of Athens, Ohio / Bicycling Information Web Pages

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	The Athens Trail Network
	The Athens Trail is now open to hikers and bicyclists. 1.5 miles of this trail are open, with another contiguous 1.2 miles of the Finger Rock Trail open to Strouds Run Road. The Strouds run trail on the west side of the lake as shown on our map is also open to bikes. More trails are being added. See our map for up to date developements.

Lake Hope State Park Mountain Trails
Lake Hope State Park was recently voted the number one mountain biking location in the state of Ohio. Choosing the 50/50 best trails in America, Mountain Bike Magazine readers picked the 23 miles of trails that are only a half hour drive from Athens. See our link for more information on these great trails.

	The Bicycle Commuter Map of Athens, Ohio
	See our map of Athens, Ohio from the eyes of bicycle commuters. You can even download a ready to print .pdf form and we have included several tips for riding your bike in town.

Tom's Trillium Tour

There are five separate self guided tours from 25 to 100 miles through the rolling hills of Athens, Vinton and Meigs County. This makes for an excellent ride that you can adjust shorter or extend on the fly.

It is especially scenic in the springtime through the budding dogwood, redbud and wildflowers.

	Athens County Quilt Barn Cycling Challenge
	Local artist and cycling enthusiast, John W. Lefelhocz has created three self guided bike routes that travel past fifteen of the twenty-one Quilt Barns of Athens County. The three routes vary in difficulty and length. The 30 mile “Chain Stitch Loop” has two larger climbs and many smaller climbs. The 40 mile “Two Tired Loop” isn’t very hilly until the last 15 miles. And the 66 mile long “Granny Gear Loop” is very hilly for the first 30 miles, but finishes on the flat Hockhocking Adena Bikeway for the last 16 miles.

Rim of the World	Rim of the World Bike Route
One of the most scenic and most challenging rides in the Athens area, this 63 mile long ride through Athens and Morgan county is also one of the most scenic rides in out neighborhood. Be prepared to climb lots of hills. Rim of the World has over 5000 ft. of climbing with one hill maxing out at 18% . It's tough but it's worth it for the spectacular views on State Route 78 and 555.

	Add a Hill to the Bikeway
	One of the very firtst maps we put online. It's a small hill through The Plains, Ohio that hops off of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to add a little variety. This Route is the same distance as if you had followed the path between miles 7.1 and 10.2. It's a good addition to give your keester a bit of a rest and your legs a stretch.
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The Hills Around Here Series
Ever wondered how long and steep some of the hills you have ridden up are? Are you looking for a challenge to add to your ride? This is a section that shows the location and descrptions including profile maps and stats of some of the larger hills in our region.
Terrible Terrace
Cable Lane
Lick Run or 278 Hill
Hawk Station Hill
Buchtel Wall
Simms Road Hill

Local Road Routes Here is a basic list of road routes in the Athens area. Right now only text is available, but in the future online maps will be available. County maps are available and free at Cycle Path.

If you have a favorite road ride and would like it included on this page let us know and we will be glad to include your directions.

Athens Skate Park The Athens Skate Park, home to the best outdoor concrete skatepark west of the Atlantic! Situated in the Athens-Ohio City Recreation Complex, the Athens Skatepark is a premier concrete outdoor skate venue. Open dawn to dusk, 7 days a week, our 18,000 square foot facility is open to skaters, in line bladers, and BMXers. Follow this link for more information.

The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway As far as bike way's are concerned, this one is a gem. It follows the Hocking River from Athens to Nelsonville. It is a flat paved ride ( 30 ft. total elevation gain ) through a wooded corridor with rolling hills skirting the path. Flora and fauna abound throughout the length of the path. Click above for the bikeways home page or :
The Natural History of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
Map of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Trail User Guidelines

Wayne National Forest Off Road Areas Follow this link to get information on several places to ride that are legal in The Wayne National Forest in South and Southeast Ohio. This site will give you information about the trails and the permits required to ride these trails. The closest Wayne Trails are adjacent to Nelsonville in The Monday Creek Off Road Area. Click here for a map of the Monday Creek Off Road Area.

Mountwood Park Mountain Biking Mountwood Park is one of West Virginia’s largest county parks. Offering over 2,600 acres of serene woodlands surrounding a 50-acre lake, the park is a refreshing recreation location for both visitors and Mid-Ohio Valley residents alike.There are 35 miles of biking and hiking trails surrounding the park. A combination of tight, technical single-track and wider trails, Mountwood’s trails offer something for everyone. Also visit the official Mount Wood website.

Coming Attractions Click here for info on bikeways being built in Ohio including in Athens, Nelsonville and Wellston.