Kids Hiking (Gnome Hikes)

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Kroger Wetlands (.6 mile or 1 mile with spur) = Beginner Friendly Behind the Marietta Kroger, Gnomes are said to be hiding in a beautiful wetland area. While hunting for these gnomes you’ll see many types of vegetation & possibly some wildlife while never leaving the city. This is a beginner friendly hike and you have the option to complete the main loop which is about .6 miles total or adding the spur trail (out and back) to make it a 1 mile hike. Be sure to bring bug spray to put on yourself and watch for poison ivy on the sides of the trail.

Broughtons Orange Trail (3 miles) = Intermediate A beautiful trail in the Broughton Nature & Wildlife area where Gnomes have migrated to over the years. This trail is about 3 miles long and will be more of a challenge than the Kroger Wetlands. You’ll go up and down twisting through the woods as you search for gnomes that have decided these woods are the perfect place to live. This hike is a lollipop where you will start on a small spur, choose to go either right or left and follow the loop back to the small spur which will then take you back to the parking areas.

We’d like to thank Sara Rosenstock for building the Gnomes and the campers at the Betsy Mills Club for painting them—they look amazing!

Have Fun and Be Safe! Stay on marked trail The Rivers, Trails & Ales Festival has organized these events for your pleasure. Please be considerate of the environment and the people around you and keep social distancing. Please do not leave any trash (Leave No Trace)

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Hiking, Trail Running & mt. biking

Besides these suggested routes please be sure to check out the many other options the area has to offer. There are many trails located right in Marietta and just outside of Marietta Wayne National Forest and Mountwood Park have many options to explore. Using the Hiking Project app or website has a great list of trails to explore. We’d like to thank Broughton Foundation for their continued contributions to the areas trail system.

hike in the Wetlands: Kroger Wetlands = .6 or 1 miles options Behind the Marietta Kroger is a wetlands area with a scenic trail system. You’ll see many types of vegetation & possibly some wildlife while never leaving the city. This is a beginner friendly hike and you have the option to complete the main loop which is about .6 miles total or adding the spur trail (out and back) to make it a 1 mile hike.

The lollipop: Marietta City Trail Network: Cisler & Tiger Trails = 5.4 miles Start this scenic trail from the Frontier shopping center and work your way north on the Cisler trail. Once reaching the Tiger trail proceed clockwise or counter clockwise around the loop and return back on the Cisler trail to complete a “lollipop” trail.

Orange Crush: Broughton Nature & Wildlife Area: Orange Trail = 3 miles A beautiful trail with some good ups, downs, and switchbacks. As you hike or trail run this trail you’ll begin to feel more and more like you’re not even near town. This hike is a lollipop where you will start on a small spur, choose to go either right or left and follow the loop back to the small spur which will then take you back to the parking areas.

Taste of everything: Broughton Nature & Wildlife Area: Orange, Red, & Blue Trails = Approx. 3 miles These trails will take you through a wide range of terrains. Be sure to take a seat at the bench by the pond right off the trail! Start at the orange trail you have the option of going right or left. When you reach the top of the orange loop go onto the green trail briefly to connect to the red trail. Turn right on the red trail towards the pond. Shortly after passing the pond on the red trail you’ll go right on the blue trail. The blue trail will go down into a creek area. Be prepared for water/mud if it has recently rained. However on hot summer days it’s nice and cool down there! The blue trail will connect back up to the red trail where you’ll make another right. Continue until you reach the parking area.

** Broughtons and Rudolph Trail System Notice: The east ridge of the red trail is currently not available for use. The Rudolph trail system is also currently undergoing construction in multiple spots and may not be available**

Learn More hikingproject.com thebroughtonfoundation.org/maps/

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MOUNTAIN BIKING The Marietta City Trail System has 30+ miles of quality single-track trails ready for action! The trail system is accessible from downtown, making it easy to head back for a burger and brew after your ride! Hit the trails and use MTB Project to find many other great local trails.

ROAD BIKING Washington County boasts some of the most scenic road riding in the state! Cruise out and enjoy scenic farms, hilly wooded landscapes, and nicely paved roads. Here are a few of our favorites.

Road Ride #1 15 miles mostly flat out and back: Head over to the west side and take Muskingum River Road to Rainbow Road then back downtown.

Road Ride #2 26 miles & hilly: Head out Glendale Road to Stanleyville. Keep rolling out Stanleyville Road to Moss Run over to Pleasant Ridge. Then make your way back downtown on beautiful State Route 26.

Road Ride #3 34 miles and rolling hills: Head over the Putnam Street bridge and take State Route 550 to Cole Coffman Road. Enjoy the “hill” then follow State Route 676 out to beautiful Churchtown. Just past Churchtown take Klinger Road to a [right] brief stint on Watertown Road. Finally, take Watertown Road to Waterford Road then a quick left onto Lowell Hill Road. Once you hit the bottom of “Lowell Hill” turn right onto Muskingum River Road. Enjoy the awesome river scenery as you make your way back downtown.

2020 RTA Bicycle Scavenger Hunt Once again provided by Hidden Marietta Tour Co., follow the clue sheet to track down historic trivia throughout Marietta. Clue sheets can be found on the Facebook event or you can pick up paper copies at the Marietta Adventure Company or Visit Marietta Ohio (CVB). The hunt can be completed in an hour or two by bicycle.

Download the Strava APP Download the MTB PROJECT APP to record your activity and share for full access to local trail maps. your adventures, as well as check www.MTBProject.com out sweet segments!

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Waterways

Besides these suggested routes please be sure to check out the many options this area has to offer on the waterways including areas on the Ohio River, Muskingum River, Little Muskingum River, Duck Creek, Hocking River, Little Hocking River, Wolf Creek, and French Creek. Please be sure to wear life jackets and check water levels including water flow before venturing out to be sure levels are safe (or even usable as some areas can get too low in low water level conditions).

Paddle around a lake: Veto Lake Enjoy a beautiful paddle at Veto Lake which features a beautiful mix of scenery. There are multiple creeks you can paddle as well. Added bonus is catching a sunrise or sunset on the lake. There is a 10hp limit on the lake so boat traffic is usually not an issue. Mileage is up to you but 5 or 6 miles will get you around most of the lake.

The Island Challenge: Buckley Island Starting from the Williamstown, WV boat ramp paddle up river hugging the shore line of Buckley Island. Along the way you’ll likely see many types of wildlife. Be sure to enjoy a nice break on the multiple shoreline areas of the island. You’ll return going down river on the Ohio facing side of the island and paddle back to the boat ramp. Be sure and watch for boat traffic including barges. Stay safe and keep a good distance and make yourself visible. Approximately 6 miles.

**To add some mileage to this trip, cross over to the Ohio shoreline and either paddle north of the island to the Little Muskingum River. Or paddle down the river from the north end of the island and just before the I-77 bridge go onto Duck Creek. Mileages will vary on how far you want to go!!

Paddle the scenic Muskingum River Starting at the Devola lock beach area enjoy a nice paddle down river to Indian Acres. The put-in area is rocky so be careful when you’re walking down and entering your boat. Stay clear of the dam area as well. Sections of this waterway do not have boat hp restrictions so be careful of boat traffic. Either takeout at Indian Acres or paddle back up river to your start point. Approximately 3.75 miles one way or 7.5 round trip.

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