The Kokosing Gap Trail is a paved rail trail running from Mount Vernon through Gambier toward Danville. It follows the Kokosing River valley through woods and farmland, and it is one of the easiest ways to turn a short Gambier visit into an afternoon.
Near Gambier, look for the old locomotive and caboose by the trail. The ride is gentle, but it feels nicely removed from traffic, especially once you leave the village behind.