The Licking County Trail 2 Health  project is a service of the Licking  County Health Department.  This  project's goal is to improve the health  and quality of life of our residents by  increasing their use of bike and hiking  trails. 

Trails Reach the Whole Community

Many commonly recognized activities related to physical activity exclude large segments of the community. For example: organized team sports may favor athletically gifted individuals and families with sufficient financial means; fitness centers may favor individuals who have high self-determination and fitness ability; youth recreational programs may favor young children. Trails however, represent a diversity of opportunity from the gifted athlete interested in a convenient place to train to the individuals who are looking for an aesthetically pleasing place to take an after dinner walk to a family walking to spend time together.

Many Users—Many Uses

Trails offer many opportunities for physical activity:

• Walking the dog

• Walking as break from work

• Walking to a scenic outlook

• Walking as a break from driving

• Rollerblade/inline skating

• Jogging & Running

• Wheelchair accessible recreation

• Bicycling

• Cross County Skiing and Snowshoeing

• Fishing

• Horseback riding

• Landscaping and trail maintenance

• Bird watching

• Playing with children

• Strolling with infants and toddlers

Newark Bike Trail Connector Study - Link