Howard Travel Guide

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The Kokosing Gap Trail is a paved, 14-mile recreational trail built on a former Pennsylvania Railroad line with endpoints in Mount Vernon and Danville, Ohio. 

Visitors will traverse the Kokosing River twice on railroad bridges more than 250 feet long, with forests, wetlands, agriculture and villages along the way. 

The Trail is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is the largest, paved rail-to-trail park in the United States maintained solely by donations and volunteers.
The Kokosing Gap Trail is a paved, 14-mile recreational trail built on a former Pennsylvania Railroad line with endpoints in Mount Vernon and Danville, Ohio. 

Visitors will traverse the Kokosing River twice on railroad bridges more than 250 feet long, with forests, wetlands, agriculture and villages along the way. 

The Trail is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is the largest, paved rail-to-trail park in the United States maintained solely by donations and volunteers.
A view of the waters of Honey Run cascading down 25ft over the surrounding sandstone cliffs on its way to join the Kokosing River. 

There is a parking lot nearby and a short path to the falls. The are other hiking trails in the park that meander through the boreal habitat and along the blackhand sandstone banks of the river.
Kokosing River. Just a quarter mile from Honey Run Falls
Honey Run Park would probably be considered a pocket park by a rural scale.

Honey Run is a park named after a waterfall named after a creek.

Honey Run Falls is a 20 ft tall waterfall that empties into the nearby Kokosing River. The flow over the falls varies greatly throughout the seasons.

The park also has a loop trail located across the road from the falls.

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Where to stay in Howard

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Apple Valley

If you're spending some time in Apple Valley, Apple Valley Golf Course and Apple Valley Lake are top sights worth seeing.

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Comfort Inn Splash Harbor

Comfort Inn Splash Harbor

2.5 out of 5
855 Comfort Plaza Dr Bellville OH
The price is NZ$158 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$158
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bellville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (930 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was very helpful.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn Splash Harbor
The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel

The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel

3.5 out of 5
12 Public Square Mount Vernon OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$219 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$219
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mount Vernon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (822 reviews)
I like staying in old hotels that have been around for years and keep the charm from a past time. May, the reception, was very nice and professional.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Mansfield

Travelodge by Wyndham Mansfield

2 out of 5
90 West Hanley Road Mansfield OH
The price is NZ$112 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$112
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Mansfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was really good

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Mansfield
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Howard OH
Stay at this holiday home in Howard. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Honey Run Waterfall and Sutton Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews)
We arrived the afternoon of a snow storm and it was a beautiful winter wonderland. Our host Al reached out the following morning and coordinated a time to come by to clear the deck, walkways and the driveway. We came back to a clear area so we could enjoy the hot tub and the fire pit on the back ...

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.
NEW Modern luxury 4-bedroom Aframe with WiFi and HOT TUB in Howard

NEW Modern luxury 4-bedroom Aframe with WiFi and HOT TUB in Howard

Howard OH
Stay at this cabin in Howard. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Apple Valley Marina and Apple Valley Golf Course ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Everything was great! Everyone had an amazing time, and continued to compliment the decor and amenities! The house is very up to date and stylish!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

NEW Modern luxury 4-bedroom Aframe with WiFi and HOT TUB in Howard
Relax, unwind & take in the Gorgeous Scenery at Pinehill Hideaway!

Relax, unwind & take in the Gorgeous Scenery at Pinehill Hideaway!

2 out of 5
Ashland OH
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ashland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Ruffner Monument and Charles Mill Marina ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
The host went above and beyond. Very pretty setting. They really did an outstanding job with keeping up with their beautiful home sitting on a country hillside in the pines.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Relax, unwind & take in the Gorgeous Scenery at Pinehill Hideaway!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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