Gorsuch Fitness Trail

Genesis Hospital is a 260-bed, not-for-profit acute care facility and the flagship of the Genesis HealthCare System . It serves as the largest health care provider in a six-county region of southeastern Ohio, including Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble, and Guernsey counties.  Genesis Hospital was formed in 1997 through the merger of two historic Zanesville institutions: Bethesda Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center. Bethesda originated as Zanesville City Hospital in 1891, while Good Samaritan began as the Margaret Blue Sanitarium in 1895. Their unification created a comprehensive health system to better serve the community .

The Gorsuch Fitness Trail was constructed in the summer of 1982 and was funded through donations made to the Bethesda Hospital Foundation. It was named after a major contributor, Charles A. Gorsuch, and was quickly adopted by the community of Zanesville as a place for area residents to exercise.  The trail is a one mile route that starts at the back of the hospital grounds. It runs along and across a stream at the back of the property and is open to the public during daylight hours.  The trail offers a peaceful setting, making it suitable for walking, jogging, or a leisurely stroll. It’s also wheelchair accessible and provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, including sightings of white-tailed deer and various bird species.