Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
The prime feature of this preserve is a narrow, east-west gorge cut by the Licking River through the famous Black Hand sandstone formation. It also boasts the only bike trail in Ohio's state nature preserve system; more than 4 miles of bike trail wind through the preserve.

The preserve is rich in natural as well as early Ohio history.The name...

2200 Gratiot Road SE
Newark, Ohio 43056
614-265-6561
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