About
Length20 mi
ShapePoint-to-Point
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time10 hr
TrailheadMultiple trailheads between Rockside Road and Botzum
SurfaceCrushed limestone, level
Best seasonYear round. Wildflowers in April and May, fall colour peaks mid to late October, and the falls are best after rain or in a hard freeze.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🦌 Wildlife🏛️ Historic site🚲 Bikes🏃 Trail running

The Towpath follows the route mules walked while hauling canal boats between Cleveland and Akron. It is flat, crushed limestone, and passes locks, the Canal Exploration Center, the Beaver Marsh and a dozen villages. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs alongside it.

Tips
The railroad's Bike Aboard programme lets you ride one way and take the train back for a small fee - the best way to do a long stretch. Level and hard-surfaced throughout, so it works for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Location

Multiple trailheads between Rockside Road and Botzum

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