Holmes County Trail Comments and Updates

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2010 Improvements & Future Construction

2/16/11 by Ohio Bikeways

A recent visit to the Holmes County Trail office at Hipp Station brought us up to speed on recent improvements, as well as the next construction project.

Additional paving was put down in 2010 to level the asphalt surface and eliminate the small bump or curb that had existed where the 2 trail surfaces met. The majority of the finished trail is now level.

The next upcoming construction challenge is tunneling under Rt. 62, near Brinkhaven. This is where the trail will connect with the Mohican Valley Trail.

Land Acquisition & Review Update

8/15/09 by Ohio Bikeways

In June, a 2 1/2-mile section of corridor was obtained for trail use. This was an important missing link along the former rail line.

We revisited the completed sections of the Holmes County Trail this month. Check out the revised review.

Phase 2 Ribbon-Cutting Planned

11/17/07 by Joan Simcak

The Holmes County Trail anticipates a ribbon cutting ceremony sometime in the next few weeks to celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of the Holmes County Trail project. Phase 2 is a 4.75 [mile] section from Millersburg to Killbuck.

This phase of trail development now makes 14.75 miles of trail available from Killbuck to Fredericksburg and is the first trail in the nation designed to accommodate Amish buggies on an 8ft chip-n-seal trail with an adjoining 8ft asphalt trail.

More details to follow on the ribbon cutting ceremony as plans are finalized.

Trail Being Extended

9/26/07 by Greg Leimeister

Work is currently in progress to extend the [asphalt surface] 5 miles south of the Walmart in Millersburg to Killbuck. Work is to be completed Fall 2007.

Money has been received to further extend the trail to Brinkhaven.

Trail Section Completed

8/4/05 Holmes County Trail Web Site

A new 10-mile trail section has been completed from Fredericksburg to Millersburg and is now open to the public. The dual trail features a crushed stone trail for horse & buggy use alongside an asphalt path for all other users.

Trail Construction Underway

3/22/05 ODOT Web Site

Ten miles of rail-trail between Millersburg and Fredericksburg are under construction. Paving, railings, signs, markings and the chip and seal of the buggy portion of the path will be finished in the spring [2005].

Trail Specs:

Class: A1+

Length: Approx. 30 miles / asphalt when complete. Currently 16 finished miles between Fredericksburg and Killbuck. The remaining 14 miles between Brinkhaven and Glenmont are closed at this time.

Condition: Finished Sections - Very Good to Excellent

Facilities: Restrooms, water and drink machines at Hipp Station in Millersburg. Restrooms & water at the Rt. 83 Restaurant. Take asphalt spur -- no sign. Primitive toilet & picnic tables at Brinkhaven trailhead along with a well pump (not operational during our last visit!). There are only two water stops on the trail at this time (Rt. 83 & Hipp Station in Millersburg). Take extra water or plan on riding into the towns along the trail to refill.

Food: Fast food places in the Walmart parking lot in Millersburg. (The trail connects with the lot.) More choices along nearby Washington Street. Food & ice cream at the the Rt. 83 Restaurant near Holmesville. A couple of places in town in Killbuck. An ice cream and pizza place in Fredericksburg (not open until 2pm on Sunday on our last visit.)

Parking: Parking at Hipp Station in Millersburg, the trailhead lot behind the Rt. 83 Restaurant near Holmesville (see map). Also, parking at the Bridge of Dreams over the Mohican River in Brinkhaven off Rt. 62. But this southern most segment of the trail (beyond where the Mohican Trail ends) is now closed.

Bike Shop: At the Hipp Station trailhead in Millersburg.

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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 2010 Improvements & Future Construction 2/16/11 by Ohio Bikeways A recent visit to the Holmes County Trail office at Hipp Station brought us up to speed on recent improvements, as well as the next construction project. Additional paving was put down in 2010 to level the asphalt surface and eliminate the small bump or curb that had existed where the 2 trail surfaces met. The majority of the finished trail is now level. The next upcoming construction challenge is tunneling under Rt. 62, near Brinkhaven. This is where the trail will connect with the Mohican Valley Trail. Land Acquisition & Review Update 8/15/09 by Ohio Bikeways In June, a 2 1/2-mile section of corridor was obtained for trail use. This was an important missing link along the former rail line. We revisited the completed sections of the Holmes County Trail this month. Check out the revised review. Phase 2 Ribbon-Cutting Planned 11/17/07 by Joan Simcak The Holmes County Trail anticipates a ribbon cutting ceremony sometime in the next few weeks to celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of the Holmes County Trail project. Phase 2 is a 4.75 [mile] section from Millersburg to Killbuck. This phase of trail development now makes 14.75 miles of trail available from Killbuck to Fredericksburg and is the first trail in the nation designed to accommodate Amish buggies on an 8ft chip-n-seal trail with an adjoining 8ft asphalt trail. More details to follow on the ribbon cutting ceremony as plans are finalized. Trail Being Extended 9/26/07 by Greg Leimeister Work is currently in progress to extend the [asphalt surface] 5 miles south of the Walmart in Millersburg to Killbuck. Work is to be completed Fall 2007. Money has been received to further extend the trail to Brinkhaven. Trail Section Completed 8/4/05 Holmes County Trail Web Site A new 10-mile trail section has been completed from Fredericksburg to Millersburg and is now open to the public. The dual trail features a crushed stone trail for horse & buggy use alongside an asphalt path for all other users. Trail Construction Underway 3/22/05 ODOT Web Site Ten miles of rail-trail between Millersburg and Fredericksburg are under construction. Paving, railings, signs, markings and the chip and seal of the buggy portion of the path will be finished in the spring [2005]. Trail Specs: Class: A1+ Length: Approx. 30 miles / asphalt when complete. Currently 16 finished miles between Fredericksburg and Killbuck. The remaining 14 miles between Brinkhaven and Glenmont are closed at this time. Condition: Finished Sections - Very Good to Excellent Facilities: Restrooms, water and drink machines at Hipp Station in Millersburg. Restrooms & water at the Rt. 83 Restaurant. Take asphalt spur -- no sign. Primitive toilet & picnic tables at Brinkhaven trailhead along with a well pump (not operational during our last visit!). There are only two water stops on the trail at this time (Rt. 83 & Hipp Station in Millersburg). Take extra water or plan on riding into the towns along the trail to refill. Food: Fast food places in the Walmart parking lot in Millersburg. (The trail connects with the lot.) More choices along nearby Washington Street. Food & ice cream at the the Rt. 83 Restaurant near Holmesville. A couple of places in town in Killbuck. An ice cream and pizza place in Fredericksburg (not open until 2pm on Sunday on our last visit.) Parking: Parking at Hipp Station in Millersburg, the trailhead lot behind the Rt. 83 Restaurant near Holmesville (see map). Also, parking at the Bridge of Dreams over the Mohican River in Brinkhaven off Rt. 62. But this southern most segment of the trail (beyond where the Mohican Trail ends) is now closed. Bike Shop: At the Hipp Station trailhead in Millersburg. Brinkhaven Glenmont Killbuck Millersburg Holmesville Fredericksburg (30.2)mi (22.4mi) 15.9mi 9.6mi 4.7mi 0mi	Updates & Comments Featured Review Trail Specs Maps & More Weather Forecast \| Weather Maps