

A flat, paved rail-trail along the Hocking River offering river, wetland and wooded scenes, seasonal color and easy access from Athens. Photograph winding trail leading into forest, river reflections, bridges and marshland wildlife. Best at golden hour and in fall for foliage or spring mornings for mist; weekdays and early mornings reduce cyclists. Free parking at the trailhead; paved surface makes it wheelchair- and tripod-friendly.


A flat, paved rail-trail along the Hocking River offering river, wetland and wooded scenes, seasonal color and easy access from Athens. Photograph winding trail leading into forest, river reflections, bridges and marshland wildlife. Best at golden hour and in fall for foliage or spring mornings for mist; weekdays and early mornings reduce cyclists. Free parking at the trailhead; paved surface makes it wheelchair- and tripod-friendly.