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Tree Frog Canopy ToursLocated 9 miles South of Loudonville, and right down the road from The Mohicans, Northern Ohio’s only zipline canopy tour is an adventure of a lifetime you will never forget. The 3 hour-long canopy tour leads adventurers through the tree tops by means of zip lines, sky bridges, and rappels connected to platforms suspended in the tree tops. This tour is a “must do” for first time and experienced zip line enthusiast or anyone visiting the Loudonville Mohican area.
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Loudonville-Mohican Area Visitors BureauFor further information on canoeing and other activities in the Mohican area, visit the visitors bureau site. The Loudonville-Mohican Area Visitors Bureau provides links to various activities to keep you busy during your stay.
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Wolf Creek / Pine Run Grist MillA recently restored mill from the 1830's, the Wolf Creek/Pine Run Grist Mill is located just south of Mohican State Park on State Route 3. Visit their website to learn more.
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Pleasant Hill LakePleasant Hill Lake and Dam is owned by the Muskingum Water Conservancy District, is located approximately 10 miles from the state park campground. Pleasant Hill Lake offers a beach and a marina for swimming, boating, and waterskiing.
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Mohican Valley TrailThis 4.5 mile all purpose trail (no motorized vehicles but horse friendly) begins just east of Brinkhaven on State Route 62 just a 15 minute drive from Mohican Cabins. Do not miss the Bridge of Dreams-the longest covered trail bridge in Ohio! Simply breathtaking!
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Nearby State Parks
Mohican State Park
Located only 15 minutes west, is the beautiful Mohican State Park offering a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and picnicking. The Gorge Overlook, fire tower and covered bridge are just a few of the "must see" attractions at the park. The mountain bike trail head is on State Route 3 and is a quick ride from the Mohican Cabins.
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Findley State Park
Once a state forest, 838-acre Findley State Park is heavily wooded with stately pines and various hardwoods. The scenic hiking trails allow nature lovers to view spectacular wildflowers and observe wildlife. The fields, forests and quiet waters offer a peaceful refuge for visitors.
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Malabar Farm Park
Malabar Farm State Park is only 35 minutes northwest from the Mohican Cabins. This state park provides its guests the opportunity to take tours of the Louis Bromfield house and Malabar Farm, and to dine at the Malabar Inn Restaurant and shop at the gift shop.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources & Other Divisions
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Information on various recreational activities within Ohio's state parks and forests, plus links to ODNR's Divisions of Parks and Recreation, Wildlife, Forestry, Watercraft, and Natural Areas and Preserve.
Ohio Division of Wildlife Further information on hunting, trapping, and fishing, wildlife maps and rules.
Ohio Division of Natural Areas & Preserves Learn more about Ohio's nature preserves, species, and rivers.
Ohio Mountain Bike Association Coalition of bike organizations around the state. OMBA allows other bikers to share news and thoughts on its forum and posts information and press releases on mountain bike happenings around the state.
Ohio Division of Wildlife Further information on hunting, trapping, and fishing, wildlife maps and rules.
Ohio Division of Natural Areas & Preserves Learn more about Ohio's nature preserves, species, and rivers.
Ohio Mountain Bike Association Coalition of bike organizations around the state. OMBA allows other bikers to share news and thoughts on its forum and posts information and press releases on mountain bike happenings around the state.
Local History of Wally Road Area in The Mohican Valley
"The Wally" History. Walhonding Valley Railroad was a 43 mile stretch that ran between Loudonville
and Coshocton. Its original purpose was coal transportation and in its later
years was much more utilized as a passenger rail. It was known as the most
beautiful train ride you could take in Ohio. When the Muskingum Watershed
Conservancy District was formed, several flood-control dams were built in this
region as part of the master plan. When the Mohican Dam was built, the Wally
line was essentially split in half and the line was considered useless. No
matter, the rails were pulled up and used for armaments during World War II and
slowly the process of reclamation started. Now when you drive down Wally Road
in either Holmes or Ashland Counties, you are driving over the exact same route
the Wally Railroad travelled. Just south of the Knox County line, Wally Road
separates from its historic path enough to view the immense amount of manpower
it took to construct the railroad beds and the massive sandstone bridge piers
and abutments which are easy to view from several points along Wally Road.
Recreational. The recreational development in the last 30 years has brought 9 campgrounds with 1862 campsites, rental cabins, & one motel with 50 rooms. There are also canoe landings for 5 different canoe liveries in the area.
Cultural. The cultural uniqueness of Wally Road would be the traditions of modern day man. Many people have their “traditional” weekend that they come and camp or canoe on Wally Road.
Archaeological. Evidence of the defunct railroad exists up and down the roadway. Bridge piers, railroad bed and historic sites are evident still today.
Natural. Today one can choose any or all of the four competing seasons that garment the Wally Road Scenic Byway. The somberness of winter, the awakening of spring, the tranquility of summer or the artistry of fall, the Wally Road Scenic Byway has it all.
Scenic. The scenic beauty of the Mohican Valley was here well before the Wally Railroad was built. It was restricted to a few river travelers in the 1800’s. Now, Wally Road is available to be viewed not only by river travelers but also by vehicle traffic.
Recreational. The recreational development in the last 30 years has brought 9 campgrounds with 1862 campsites, rental cabins, & one motel with 50 rooms. There are also canoe landings for 5 different canoe liveries in the area.
Cultural. The cultural uniqueness of Wally Road would be the traditions of modern day man. Many people have their “traditional” weekend that they come and camp or canoe on Wally Road.
Archaeological. Evidence of the defunct railroad exists up and down the roadway. Bridge piers, railroad bed and historic sites are evident still today.
Natural. Today one can choose any or all of the four competing seasons that garment the Wally Road Scenic Byway. The somberness of winter, the awakening of spring, the tranquility of summer or the artistry of fall, the Wally Road Scenic Byway has it all.
Scenic. The scenic beauty of the Mohican Valley was here well before the Wally Railroad was built. It was restricted to a few river travelers in the 1800’s. Now, Wally Road is available to be viewed not only by river travelers but also by vehicle traffic.
