This trail begins at the edge of the Historic Roscoe Village District in Coshocton, Ohio and makes its way over to the Monticello Canal Boat ride just past Route 83.

The ride along the old towpath route is a short but pleasant one that includes a river crossing and a short tunnel underneath Route 83. The path skirts by nearby picnic facilities and has restrooms and vending machines right along the trail.

The paved bikeway along the old towpath is only about .7 mile long. It connects with a loop trail that adds another 1.2 miles of asphalt. The loop is named the Coshocton 3 Rivers Bikeway and was dedicated in August, 2000.

The trail ends just east of Route 83. Here the Monticello III transports tourists along a stretch of canal that is still operational. After hours, fishermen and walkers also make their way along this gravel towpath. At the time of my visit, thick, loose gravel at the dock area discouraged me from exploring the towpath with my skinny-tired road bike.

It was interesting to see an operational canal boat docked in a canal full of water. Certainly an unusual sight these days, and one that gives you a feeling of stepping back in time.

With the loop path, the paved trails totals 1.9 miles. Add in the 1.5-mile gravel section of the canal boat ride for a total of 3.4 trail miles total.

The canal boat operates between 1-5 pm daily during the summer months.

Trail Specs:

Class: A2++ & B2

Length: 1.9 miles / asphalt + (1.5mi gravel section ) - approximately 10' wide

Condition: Very Good

Facilities: Restrooms, water & vending machines on the trail.

Food: Roscoe Village has the closest restaurants.

Parking: At Roscoe Village east entrance or Lake Park.

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