Beaver Marsh – Nice covered bridge loop from Hudson

Beaver Marsh – Nice covered bridge loop from Hudson

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Beaver Marsh – Nice covered bridge loop from Hudson

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65.9km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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18.2 km

Beaver Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Beaver Marsh is a wildlife sanctuary which is teeming with diverse populations of species. Depending on the time of the year, you can expect to see anything from beavers, herons, …

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18.7 km

Beaver Statues at Ira Trailhead

Highlight • Monument

Located at the Ira Trailhead, you can find a collection of carved beaver statues. These statues are to show what is to see at Beaver Marsh, located just up the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

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33.0 km

Cascade Locks at Cascade Valley Metro Park

Highlight • Monument

The Cascade Locks Area of the Cascade Valley Metro Park is just outside downtown Akron. This is the area where the Ohio and Erie Canal empties into the Cuyahoga River.

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33.2 km

Cascade Valley Park is a 526-acre park and gets its name from the small river cascades that can be seen throughout the park. The park offers the Cascade Valley Overlook, which is referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Ohio".

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33.2 km

Nice covered bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This Covered Bridge is a popular spot along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. It is located just before the Cascade Locks Area of the Cascade Valley Metro Park.

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35.7 km

Freedom Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Freedom Trail is a 7.5-mile point-to-point trail. It's completely paved and passes over a number of bridges and by a few different parks, making it a great option whether …

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44.1 km

Freedom Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Freedom Trail was built on an unused section of railroad to connect the people of Kent and Akron. Along the way you'll pass through parks, along rivers and lakes, and have a good chance at spotting some wildlife.

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