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Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Rockside

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Cuyahoga County

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Rockside

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Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Rockside

01:48

30.0km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

523 m

Bath House Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop and refuel, bike friendly and on the trail.

Tip by

2

999 m

Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

The now-overgrown lock was once an integral part of the Ohio & Erie Canal. A sign by on the towpath tells the history of the old lock.

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3

3.54 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 …

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4

5.90 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 …

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5

6.61 km

Frazee House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Frazee House, or the Stephen Frazee House, is a historic building constructed between 1825 and 1826. It is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Cuyahoga Valley. Visitors …

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6

11.0 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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7

11.3 km

Brecksville Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Parking, toilets, and water at the Brecksville train station for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Tip by

8

15.5 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail leads from the town of Brecksville to the Jaite Mill Historic District. It is part of the Buckeye Trail, which …

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B

30.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

7.91 km

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

7.90 km

750 m

307 m

169 m

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