GAHANNA, Ohio (AP) — A mountain bike trail has opened in Gahanna after nearly a year of construction.
City officials unveiled the approximately three-mile path at Academy Park, 1201 Cherry Bottom Road, on June 6. The recreational trail is designed for mountain biking, a sport involving off-road cycling on unpaved terrain. Construction began last summer.
The trail features dirt terrain and five raised wooden structures for mountain biking, ranging from 31 to 57 feet long and elevated 1 to 2 feet off the ground. It also includes various humps, hills, turns, and creek crossings.
“Our goal is to provide recreational opportunities that reflect and serve everyone,” Mayor Laurie Jadwin said. “By expanding our programs and amenities, as we did with the addition of the mountain bike trail, we can reach more residents and enhance the overall quality of life in our city.”
The trail is designed to accommodate both novice and experienced mountain bikers, a Gahanna spokesperson said.
The city invested $250,000 in the new trail. Funding was supported by capital generated from Issue 12, a ballot measure including recreational funding.