Getting Around Town

Hit the Pavement

The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is an enticing attraction to people of the southeastern Ohio community, especially the students of Hocking College. Beginning and ending directly on campus, the 19-mile paved path provides an easily accessible outlet for students, faculty and staff to exercise and explore.

Visitors not only enjoy the path's flourishing nature and wildlife scene, but many are fascinated by the area's ancient origin. The rich history of the path is embedded in its name. "Hockhocking," which means "bottleneck" or "twisted," was the native Indian name for the Hocking River; and Adena reflects the history of the Adena Indians who lived in the Hocking Valley more than 2,000 years ago.

Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Safety Tips and Guidelines

• Stay to the right.
• Pass on the left - slow down and call out before passing.
• Use caution at all intersections and obey all traffic signs.
• Wear brightly colored clothes to alert motorists and hunters.
• Respect private property and do not trespass.
• Keep dogs leashed and curbed.
• Carry out what you carry in.
• Leave plants and flowers intact.

All Aboard!

There are many ways to explore the history, nature and culture of southeastern Ohio, but none quite as unique as a vintage train ride with the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway.

Serving more than 30,000 tourists each year, the 1920s-built railroad currently operates in Nelsonville between Logan and Athens.

Along this route, the trains make stops for passengers to view local attractions, including water canals, company towns and pioneer villages dating back to the 1800s.

Rides are also offered with different themes, such as Robbery Trains and Ride for a Cure Trains, as well as for different seasons and holidays like Halloween, Christmas, New Years, Fourth of July and more.