#7- All Aboard to Danville

Welcome aboard as we collect your ticket to ride on the Pennsylvania Railway (which later became the C.A. & C. railway, Cleveland, Akron and Columbus) that once occupied our (3) multi-use trails in Knox County. In the late 1990s, Knox County began to explore the idea of taking the abandoned rail beds and converting them to multi-use recreational trails. These Knox County trails include the Heart of Ohio, Kokosing Gap, and Mohican Valley trail. Each of these trails make up a greater trail system called Ohio to Erie Trail which spans 326 miles from Cincinnati to Cleveland. I had the pleasure of creating this trail when I was employed with the Knox County Park District. I have since retired but have retained the trail ownership due to lack of staff to maintain it with the Park District. Some of the original geocaches have been archived.  On the GeoTrail you will discover scenic views our county has to offer. This trail features Geocaches which are numbered to follow in sequence.  As you visit each cache we encourage you to become engaged in the history of Ohio Railroads and the significance they contributed to the growth of these towns. This trail was designed in 2020 with the Knox County Park District www.knoxcountyparks.org 

The Mohican Valley Trail 

This 4.5-mile trail begins in Danville and stretches to Brinkhaven. To search for the ninth cache in our series travel to 402 East Street, Danville. Please park near the sign that reads Mohican Valley Trail rather than the church parking lot.  Danville is a small rural community rich in various agricultural commodities. Danville was home to the C.A.&C. railroad which played a role in agricultural production. Knox County was known to have more sheep than any other county east of the Mississippi. Located at this cache you will listen to the sound of water trickling over the rocks in Little Jelloway Creek, A noted Indian known as Tom Jelloway is whom the Jelloway Creeks are named of. He stayed long after many of his tribe left the area and he became adapted to the White ways very quickly as to the dress and style of living. He refused to go when the Government removed the Indians in this part of Ohio to the West. These creeks eventually empty into the Kokosing River and were abundant with fish and wildlife habitat. Do not be surprised to see the Amish Horse and Buggy or simply someone on horseback as the trail is designated for horse traffic. Often you will need to pay close attention where you step too!  Take a picture at the trail sign and include in your log. 

• Bring a Pen. There are no writing utensils in the cache to record your name on the log sheet. 
• Once you locate the cache, grab a trinket and leave one behind
• Our geocaches are handicap accessible but someone will need to accompany the geocacher to aid in retrieving the cache. 
• Record your username on the log sheet inside the cache and place the cache exactly where you found it. 
• Log your find on the www.geocaching.com cache profile.
• To take the adventure one step further and earn the Geocoin (OPTIONAL) locate all the All Aboard Geocaches and log where you are from online and email morespaceatyourplace@hotmail.com your username and the date you completed the trail.  
• You may claim your geocoin (while supplies last) at More Space at Your Place in Centerburg Wed-Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sat-Sun 11:00 a.m. - 2:-00 pm or the The Blessed Life Shop, 100 E Ohio Ave, Mt Vernon,Ohio during the hours of 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday -Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. -6:00 pm  

Enjoy your time in Knox County!