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Cuyahoga River Bridge – Boston Trailhead loop from West 65th–Lorain (Eco-Village)

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Cuyahoga River Bridge – Boston Trailhead loop from West 65th–Lorain (Eco-Village)

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Cuyahoga River Bridge – Boston Trailhead loop from West 65th–Lorain (Eco-Village)

04:52

79.7km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 74.6 km for 150 m

After 76.3 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.8 km

Canal Exploration Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Exploration Center is well worth a visit if you are venturing out on the O&E Towpath. The center is small, but holds a lot of history from mid-19th century America. There are restrooms at the trailhead which remain open, even when the center is closed.

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24.2 km

Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Lock 37, located along the Ohio & Erie Canal in Cleveland, offers a glimpse into the region's rich canal history. The site features a preserved lock, which was once part of the canal system that facilitated trade and transportation. Visitors can learn about the canal's role in local development while enjoying scenic views of the waterway and surrounding nature.

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29.0 km

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Brecksville-Northfield Bridge replaced the Station Road Bridge in 1931. The bridge sits 145 feet above the Cuyahoga River as part of Chippewa Road.

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38.0 km

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Highlight • Forest

Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits between the cities of Cleveland and Akron along the Cuyahoga River. The park consists of 33,000 acres of deep forests, waterfalls, rolling hills, and farmland.

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40.1 km

Cuyahoga River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses the Cuyahoga River on the Towpath Trail, just downstream from the popular Lock 29 Trailhead.

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43.1 km

Under the Bridge along Ohio & Erie Canal Townpath Trail

Highlight • Bridge

At this spot, the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail passes under the bridge of Interstate 80.

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43.9 km

Boston Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This trailhead provides visitors with access to the Towpath, Valley, and Buckeye trails, as well as access to the Cuyahoga River Water Trail for paddlers. If visitors head west over the river, they can explore the Boston Mill Visitor Center.

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64.8 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From 1827 to 1913, this path was used for mules to pull canal boats with passengers along the Ohio & Erie Canal. The trail follows the path as closely as possible, with plenty of trails and areas to explore.

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79.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

9.89 km

3.09 km

2.87 km

2.08 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

25.9 km

9.50 km

3.61 km

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Saturday 15 August

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Under the Bridge along Ohio & Erie Canal Townpath Trail

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