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Walking Trails

Walking Trails

Walking Trails

The scenic trails of Belmont County promise for a peaceful and relaxing walk.

  • Barkcamp State Park
    http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/barkcamp

    (I-70 Exit 208 to Rt. 149 south). 1,232 acres of rolling hills and woodlands. Year-round camping available with a shower house and electric.

  • Barnesville Memorial Park
    http://www.barnesvilleohio.com/parks
    Barnesville Memorial Park features a newly renovated swimming pool, recently constructed main playground, swings, a gazebo, Albert S.
  • Captina Creek Birding Trail
    http://www.belmontswcd.org/

    The American Birding Association describes birding trails as driving routes linking birding locations. According to Birding magazine, birding trails serve as “gateways to conservation and adventure” by combining ecotourism and regional education.

  • Dysart Woods Park
    https://www.ohio.edu/plantbio/Assets/documents/pdf/Brochure.pdf

    Dysart Woods, a 50-acre tract of old-growth oak forest, is the largest known remnant of the original forest of southeastern Ohio.

  • Epworth Park
    http://www.epworthpark.org

    The Epworth Park Cottage Owners Association invites you to visit historic Epworth Park. The park continues to instill the peace and serenity which offers an escape from the fast-paced lifestyle that we know today.

  • National Road Bikeway
    I-70 Exit 215 travel east on Rt. 40 to St.Clairsville. Turn left at 2nd light onto N. Marietta St. Turn right at stop sign onto Newell Ave. Turn left at stop sign onto N. Market St. Follow N. Market St. to ballfields.
  • Ohio University Eastern Campus

    Ohio University Eastern Campus historic sites include the covered bridge located to the east of the university and the Great Western School. Dysart Woods is also an OU property.

  • Piedmont Lake
    http://piedmontmarina.mwcd.org
    (I-70 Exit 202 to Rt. 800 North, at Marina Rd.) One-mile northeast of Smyrna in the northwest corner of Belmont County. Marina near the tri-county corner.
  • Shaeffer Campbell Covered Bridge
    Stands east of the Ohio University Eastern Campus, I-70 Exit 213, overlooking a pond. It was originally built in 1891 in Fairfield County. Rescued from destruction in the late 1960’s, it was reconstructed on the present site in 1975.
  • Zion Christian Retreat & Nature Center
    http://www.zionchristianretreat.org
    Zion is an 800 + acre retreat and nature center with a 27-acre lake, various small fishing ponds, rustic and luxury cabins, 1.85-mile trail around the lake, stand-up paddle board and kayak rental, swimming area, playground, aqua zip, beach, sand vol