Muskingum Recreational Trail
Length: 4.5 miles
Trail end points: Main St. (Dresden) to Rock Cut Road and Ellis Dam Rd. to river crossing (s of Dresden)
The Muskingum Recreational Trail extends south from Dresden River Park to just north of Gilbert Station Road. The corridor consists of asphalt paved trail and gravel base. Approximately six miles of asphalt trail connects the Village of Dresden to Rock Cut Road in Muskingum Township. An additional section of paved trail exists between Rock Cut Road and Ellis Dam Road to the south. Much of the trail follows the Muskingum River and offers exceptional views of huge rock formations and myriad wildlife watching opportunities for bald eagles, turkey, beaver, river otter, and more.
1595 Main St, Dresden, OH 43821
The Muskingum Recreation Trail runs for 4.5 miles along a ballast trail between Main Street in Dresden and Rock Cut Road. The trail offers views of the Muskingum River, with impressive rock formations, through a wooded corridor.
Another 0.5-mile section is open between Ellis Dam Road and the river, which includes impressive views of the trestle. There are plans to link the two segments.