Towpath Trail Peninsula Segment Cuyahoga Valley
Trails Ohio Towpath Trail Peninsula Segment Cuyahoga Valley
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Towpath Trail Peninsula Segment Cuyahoga Valley

Flat historic canal corridor route suitable for easy mileage.

Rating
Length
6.0 mi
Difficulty
1
County
summit

About This Trail

A flat 6-mile segment along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal corridor through Peninsula, following the original canal towpath where mules once pulled cargo boats. The crushed-limestone surface passes restored canal locks, the Peninsula Depot visitor center, and runs alongside the Cuyahoga River with options to ride the scenic railroad back.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.2412, -81.5494

Getting There

From Peninsula, take Route 303 to Locust Street, then turn onto Mill Street. Follow Mill Street to the Lock 29 parking lot at 1648 Mill Street. The Towpath Trail runs through this trailhead area.

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