Yes!
Muskingum Recreational Trail
The Muskingum Recreational Trail extends south from Dresden River Park to just north of Gilbert Station Road. The corridor consists of approximately six miles of asphalt trail that 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. Both sections paved as part of a federal Transportation Alternative Program grant.
Much of the corridor’s unpaved sections are slated for paving during the 2022 construction season as part of a federal Transportation Alternative Program grant.
The Muskingum Valley Park District accepted the donation of the MRT corridor from Muskingum Recreational Trail Incorporated in the spring of 1993. Constructions on the first phase of the trail began in 2000.
Things to do: 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. Two wetlands provide habitat viewing, one with an observation platform. Spring is the best time to hear amphibians and see native wildflowers. Be sure to use bug spray to repel mosquitos when visiting this property.
Directions: It's approximately 6 miles of asphalt trail connecting the Village of Dresden in Jefferson Township to Rock Cut Road in Muskingum Township. Parking available in the lot adjacent to the Jefferson Twp building at Rock Cut Road & 1st Street parking lot in Dresden. Additional access at Ellis Dam using the Muskingum River State Park at Lock #11.
FAQs
Dawn to Dusk, 365 days a year!
No! All of our parks are free to explore.
Yes, approximately six miles of paved trail.
This trail extends from the Village of Dresden to Gilbert Station Road.
Yes, but pets must remain on a leash. All pet waste must be disposed of offsite.
Parking is available at the Jefferson Township Building, Dresden River Park, Rock Cut Road near Zemba, or the Muskingum River State Park Lock #11 at Ellis Dam Road.
The Muskingum River State Park at Ellis Dam Lock#11 usually has restrooms available.
No. Off-road vehicles are not permitted on any of our trails or properties.