Kokosing Gap Trail

August 01, 2025

This post is the first in a series about Ohio bike trails

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?g_st=ic

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

Restaurants nearby:

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

Rating The Ride

Smoothness

6 / 10 Nice tree cover, but that also means roots! I remember this as a slightly-rough ride.

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




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