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Johnstown Trail Head TJ Evans Bike Path
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in Johnstown, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Johnstown Trail Head TJ Evans Bike Path's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring a paved bike/walking trail, picnic tables, and a public restroom.
What runners say about Johnstown Trail Head TJ Evans Bike Path
“It's well-maintained and includes separate spaces for large and small dogs.”
“Restrooms are not as frequent as other trails, and neither are benches or scenic overlooks.”
We rode 29 miles on the Thomas J Evans Trail from Johnstown to Newark Ohio this afternoon. This a a very good trail. It is all paved with multiple bridges and a few tunnels. There are several road crossings that are well marked, and many vehicles stopped to let us cross.
A beautiful bike path going through a massive improvement. The path is used for biking and walking both. It runs from Johnstown into the Newark are and is about fourteen interesting and beautiful miles long. it is now recieving a major facelift with a new parking area and a covered shelter house.
Had a great bike ride from Alexandria to Johnstown on the TJ Evans bike trail. Beautiful fall colors all around!
The bike trail that seems to never end! Lol. For my first experience on a bike trail this was truly takes the cake. Nicely shaded area with good turf to ride your bike on. I was so pumped with riding that I went 5 miles, just in one direction and realized I needed to turn back. This will be a weekly thing for me now!
Trail conditions & character
“Restrooms are not as frequent as other trails, and neither are benches or scenic overlooks.”
“I am very excited about the dog park and think it looks and is great.”
“Parking lot for the trailhead might be tough to find if you don't know the area or have gps.”
“First five miles from Johnstown is newly paved, very smooth.”
“There are restroom faculty's and a bike tune up area for air and a few vital wrenches wired to a station at the front of the trail.”
Plan your run at Johnstown Trail Head TJ Evans Bike Path
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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