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Licking County Recreational Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Heath, Ohio · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Licking County Recreational Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Licking County Recreational Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Well maintained and paved walking/bike trails throughout Licking County.

★★★★★ — Rjd , Jul 2022

Great little trail that follows the length of the Licking River. Loops back around to the old railway tressel on T.J Evans. Could use some plant management, but otherwise a fantastic and easy trail.

★★★★☆ — Alex , Jun 2026

I enjoy how this trail is very shaded. Makes for a good walk with children too as it's not too long of a walk. I enjoyed walking it the most while I was later in my last pregnancy.

★★★★★ — Jaderian , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Licking County Recreational Trail

Heath, Ohio

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.