Friends of Blackhand Gorge

07/02/2019

Here is the notice and the repair to the bike trail.

07/02/2019

NOTICE ..... The Blackhand Gorge Bike Trail has reopened as of July 2nd 2019 (feel free to share)

03/14/2019

A 200 yard section of the Blackhand Gorge bike trail has been closed 3/4 mile from the Brushy Fork entrance because of river erosion slippage.

09/02/2018

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A fun weekend is always the goal but why not make it educational as well? The Flint Ridge Lithic Society partners with the Licking Valley Heritage Society to put on the Flint Ridge Knap-In. This happens twice a year and is where you can learn all about arrowheads, spears, stone ...

09/02/2018

WHIZ came by the nap in today and interviewed Flint Knapping guru and friend Roy Miller.

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A fun weekend is always the goal but why not make it educational as well? The Flint Ridge Lithic Society partners with the Licking Valley Heritage Society to put on the Flint Ridge Knap-In. This happens twice a year and is where you can learn all about arrowheads, spears, stone ...

07/15/2017

The Friends of Blackhand Gorge regret to announce that the 6th annual Trails Through Time race has been cancelled.

This decision was made after a lot of deliberation and took in many factors. Ultimately it came down to the level of effort that it takes to put on the race, mixed with the low number of pre-registered runners and sponsors. We felt this was the right decisions. Thank you for your understanding.

Please feel free to comment below if you have any questions or thoughts.

10/17/2016

A wonderful hike led by our state geologist through beautiful turning leaves at Black Hand.

09/02/2016

Representin!!

08/20/2016

Blackhand Gorge Trail Cleanup this TOMORROW...Sunday August 21 at 2PM. Come help us prep trails for the upcoming "Journey Through Time" 5, 10 and 20K runs this coming weekend. Bring a w**d eater if you have one!

08/19/2016

8 DAYS REMAINING! Be sure to get your registrations in the mail by Monday (latest). If you don't have them in the mail by Monday, simply show up at the cabin @ 8am next Saturday to get signed up before toeing the line. All the details are here: http://fobhg.org/race

Blackhand Gorge Trails Through Time Race 5k, 10k, and 20k.

08/07/2016

Want to "experience" a trip to Blackhand Gorge?? Check this out....

The Blackhand Gorge was formed by the Licking River cutting through solid sandstone. The preserve isn't just about nature but, boasts interesting historical ...