Kokosing Gap Trail

August 01, 2025

Part of a series about Ohio bike trails

Rating The Ride

Smoothness

6 / 10 Nice tree cover, but that also means roots! I remember this as a slightly-rough ride. NOTE: Smoothness changes with time and trails could worsen or be repaved

Scenery

8 / 10 Some really nice portions in which the trail follows the river. About 70% of the ride was in the shade. Lots of birds singing.

Seclusion

7 / 10 Not too crowded. Only 4 or 5 road crossings.

Final score 7 / 10

Map of the Kokosing Gap trail with Mt. Vernon, Howard, and Danville, Ohio labeled and a graph of elevation changes on the trail

In August, 2025 my father-in-law and I biked the Kokosing Gap Trail from Mount Vernon, Ohio to Danville, Ohio and back.

The full trip is 26.39 miles with an elevation gain of 182 ft. This is an Out-and-Back trail. Parking is located in Mount Vernon near the intersection of Mt Vernon Ave Ext and Lower Gambier Road: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VhzWiJDJiDw4hYf19

Restaurants nearby:

  • Flappers Bar & Grille
  • Southside Diner
  • The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

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