Collegial Woods Trails

Collegial Woods Trails

Collegial Woods Trails is a passive recreation park located on the northern portion of the Ohio University- Zanesville and Zane State College campus. The Park is 63 acres, most of which is a wooded ravine crisscrossed by nearly two miles of walking trails, some of which are quite challenging and offer views of Joe’s Run Creek and several small wetlands. A 10-foot-wide accessible gravel trail along the edge of the woods connects to the campus sidewalks to make a nearly two-mile walking loop. Collegial Woods was developed with the assistance of two NatureWorks grants through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Collegial Woods Trail network connects to the Joe’s Run Recreational Trail.

Collegial Woods Trails is a common place to hold organized events like 5k’s. Any organized event held on our property must have a Special Use Permit granted by MVPD. Individual participants are also required to sign Waiver and Release by the day of event for all 5k’s. MVPD’s Rules and Regulations will be provided to the event organizers. Certificate of Insurance will be required by event organization. For more information on the Rogge Pavilion, please visit:

The site was designated in 2003 under a long-term lease with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. Linear Active LL, a professional trail building company, generously donated time, and equipment to redesigning and constructing the natural surface trails. Additionally, MVPD holds a permanent Conservation Easement on the property to protect Joes Run and Licking River Watershed.

Things to do: Explore the natural surface trails that meander through the woods while learning the history of the property, follow the Bimbo Seek and Find to learn about Ohio’s flora and fauna, geocache, and walk your pets.

Parking: Parking is available on the Ohio University-Zanesville/Zane State College campus.

Directions: Located on the northern portion of the OUZ and Zane State College campus on Newark Rd.

1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-8237
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