Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Comments and Updates

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Ribbon Cutting For New Connector

9/16/11 by Ohio Bikeways

From AthesnOhio.neighborhoodr.com, "The City of Athens announces a dedication of the new bike path spur will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at noon at the West State Street Park.

"The new bike path spur connects the bikeway at West State Street Park to a rehabilitated railroad bridge crossing the Hocking River -this project was Phase One of a Two-Phase bikepath extension project planned for this area. The construction of the path was completed by City staff; the bridge rehabilitation was completed by D.V. Weber Construction. The project was partially funded by a Recreational Trails Grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources."

Connector Trail Gets Underpass

6/13/11 by Ohio Bikeways

From ATHENSR, "People who will be using a planned bike path extension in The Plains won't have to cross busy Johnson Road in order to reach Athens High School, thanks to a cooperative project between the school system and Athens County Engineer's Department.

"Johnson Road is currently closed while the engineer's department replaces culverts, and part of the project involves installing a bridge so that the bike path can cross beneath the roadway. County Engineer Archie Stanley had expressed a willingness to put in a bridge, instead of just replacing a culvert, if the school system contributed some funding.

"The bikeway project was originally going to cross Johnson Road at grade (surface level)," Stanley said. "The school and our department partnered to provide a much safer alternative which will separate the bikeway traffic from the vehicular traffic by providing an underpass under Johnson Road for the bikeway."

Plans To Connect With Chauncey

2/16/11 by Ohio Bikeways

Plans are underway to connect Chauncey with the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. Read more.

Trail Extends Eastward

12/10/10 by Ohio Bikeways

The trail has been extended in recent years. It now reaches about 1 mile further east along E. State Street in Athens.

Exploring The Area

9/22/05 by Rich Koon

As of August '05 the trail is in good repair. Because of the heavy canopy, there tends to be a lot of small debris like acorns and twigs. This is not a reason to avoid the trail, however. The canopy provides a lot of shade, it is absolutely beautiful and, a bonus, it's the rare flat place to ride in the area.

At the Nelsonville end, skirt around campus taking the road on the south side and check out downtown Nelsonville. It is suicide to try this on route 33. On the Athens end you can easily check out the East and South Greens of Ohio University. Getting into town requires a steep climb and the campus streets are congested; better to walk. You'll be rewarded with a view of one of the most beautiful state schools in Ohio. In between the two ends you have wild flowers, impressive rock outcroppings, an historic "company town," a scenic river and uninterrupted beauty.

Porta Potty

12/01 by Jim & Kaye

My wife and I rode the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway this past Saturday (12/1/01) from Athens to Nelsonville. This was our first time on this trail and, as your review indicates, it is a very nice, well kept, scenic ride... ...good news, there is a new Porta Potty on the trail between the 10 and 10.5 mile marker. It is a handicap accessible unit and was very clean.

Trail Specs:

Class: A3++

Length: 17.9 miles - the path is approx. 10' wide with 8-14' widths in Athens

Condition: Good

Facilities: A water fountain along the trail on the OU campus. Water fountains in E. State St. Park (look for them close to the ground by the basketball & handball courts - they're hard to spot). A Porto-john between mile marker 10 & 10.5. Facilities can also be found at the ball fields (in season) along the trail by W. State St. (Jaycee's Field, I believe).

Food: Several to choose from on E. State St. in Athens - there's one just outside the park's entrance and several more 1/4 to 1/2 mi. east (turn right on E. State coming out of the park).

Parking: Parking at the trail endpoints - E. State St., as well as E. State St. Park. Also at Hocking College in Nelsonville. Also a couple of spaces at the end of the spur at Currier Street in Athens.

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Trail Basics Trail Safety Bikeway Facilities Trip Planning Rules & Tips Trail Overseers Trail Surfaces & Uses Terms & Definitions Review Notes Trail Classes Articles Submit Updates	Resize A A A Ribbon Cutting For New Connector 9/16/11 by Ohio Bikeways From AthesnOhio.neighborhoodr.com, "The City of Athens announces a dedication of the new bike path spur will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at noon at the West State Street Park. "The new bike path spur connects the bikeway at West State Street Park to a rehabilitated railroad bridge crossing the Hocking River -this project was Phase One of a Two-Phase bikepath extension project planned for this area. The construction of the path was completed by City staff; the bridge rehabilitation was completed by D.V. Weber Construction. The project was partially funded by a Recreational Trails Grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources." Connector Trail Gets Underpass 6/13/11 by Ohio Bikeways From ATHENSR, "People who will be using a planned bike path extension in The Plains won't have to cross busy Johnson Road in order to reach Athens High School, thanks to a cooperative project between the school system and Athens County Engineer's Department. "Johnson Road is currently closed while the engineer's department replaces culverts, and part of the project involves installing a bridge so that the bike path can cross beneath the roadway. County Engineer Archie Stanley had expressed a willingness to put in a bridge, instead of just replacing a culvert, if the school system contributed some funding. "The bikeway project was originally going to cross Johnson Road at grade (surface level)," Stanley said. "The school and our department partnered to provide a much safer alternative which will separate the bikeway traffic from the vehicular traffic by providing an underpass under Johnson Road for the bikeway." Plans To Connect With Chauncey 2/16/11 by Ohio Bikeways Plans are underway to connect Chauncey with the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. Read more. Trail Extends Eastward 12/10/10 by Ohio Bikeways The trail has been extended in recent years. It now reaches about 1 mile further east along E. State Street in Athens. Exploring The Area 9/22/05 by Rich Koon As of August '05 the trail is in good repair. Because of the heavy canopy, there tends to be a lot of small debris like acorns and twigs. This is not a reason to avoid the trail, however. The canopy provides a lot of shade, it is absolutely beautiful and, a bonus, it's the rare flat place to ride in the area. At the Nelsonville end, skirt around campus taking the road on the south side and check out downtown Nelsonville. It is suicide to try this on route 33. On the Athens end you can easily check out the East and South Greens of Ohio University. Getting into town requires a steep climb and the campus streets are congested; better to walk. You'll be rewarded with a view of one of the most beautiful state schools in Ohio. In between the two ends you have wild flowers, impressive rock outcroppings, an historic "company town," a scenic river and uninterrupted beauty. Porta Potty 12/01 by Jim & Kaye My wife and I rode the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway this past Saturday (12/1/01) from Athens to Nelsonville. This was our first time on this trail and, as your review indicates, it is a very nice, well kept, scenic ride... ...good news, there is a new Porta Potty on the trail between the 10 and 10.5 mile marker. It is a handicap accessible unit and was very clean. Trail Specs: Class: A3++ Length: 17.9 miles - the path is approx. 10' wide with 8-14' widths in Athens Condition: Good Facilities: A water fountain along the trail on the OU campus. Water fountains in E. State St. Park (look for them close to the ground by the basketball & handball courts - they're hard to spot). A Porto-john between mile marker 10 & 10.5. Facilities can also be found at the ball fields (in season) along the trail by W. State St. (Jaycee's Field, I believe). Food: Several to choose from on E. State St. in Athens - there's one just outside the park's entrance and several more 1/4 to 1/2 mi. east (turn right on E. State coming out of the park). Parking: Parking at the trail endpoints - E. State St., as well as E. State St. Park. Also at Hocking College in Nelsonville. Also a couple of spaces at the end of the spur at Currier Street in Athens. Hocking-College The-Plains OU-Athens E.State-St 17.9mi 8.4mi 3.7mi 0mi	Updates & Comments Featured Review Trail Specs Maps & More Weather Forecast \| Weather Maps