Blackhand Gorge Trail

River gorge trail with sandstone cliffs rail history and varied scenery.

Rating

Length

4.1 mi

Difficulty

County

licking

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Moderate-to-strenuous ridge route with broad valley viewpoints.

Long rolling route through Wayne forest interior and quiet valleys.

Moderate gorge hike with river overlooks and varied footing.

River gorge trail with sandstone cliffs rail history and varied scenery. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Ohio wave 1 launch set.

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Coordinates: 40.0738, -82.2547

Start from the primary trailhead for Blackhand Gorge Trail in LICKING County, Ohio. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Moderate-to-strenuous ridge route with broad valley viewpoints.

Long rolling route through Wayne forest interior and quiet valleys.

Moderate gorge hike with river overlooks and varied footing.

Ridge-and-gorge route above the Clear Fork with moderate climbs.

Rolling forest trail with short climbs and secluded ravine segments.

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