The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is the "Jewel of the Hocking Valley". It follows the Hocking River from Athens to Nelsonville. It is a flat paved path ( 30 ft. total elevation gain ) through a wooded corridor with rolling hills skirting the path. Flora and fauna abound throughout the length of the path.
Athens is a great city for bicycling. In 2019, Athens ranked 20th on the national list issued by PeopleForBikes, a foundation which advocates for bicycling in America. See our commuter map to find your best cycling route through the city.
The nearly 30 miles of trails at Sells Park and Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio are known for being twisty and tight, with moderate to steep hills and technical features including small rock gardens, roots, logovers and switchbacks.
A natural paradise, the 2,983-acre Lake Hope State Park lies in the valley of Big Sandy Run. It is a rugged, heavily forested region traversed by steep gorges and narrow ridges. The sandy base below the top soil combined with mountain biker built trails aids in the efficient drainage of 29 miles of the trails.
