Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Indigo Lake

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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Indigo Lake

Hard

2.7

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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Indigo Lake

02:16

21.7km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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97 m

Indigo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Originally a quarry, this lake was created by the National Park Service in 1974 and is filled by natural spring water. A great spot to stop for a picnic, and a great spot for anglers.

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6.24 km

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

Nature Reserve

10.2 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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12.1 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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15.1 km

Lock 29

Highlight • Monument

At this small exhibit, you will find some information boards about the lock that carried the canal over the Cuyahoga River back in the days. The lock itself can be …

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15.1 km

Lock 29

Highlight • Monument

At this small exhibit, you will find some information boards about the lock that carried the canal over the Cuyahoga River back in the day. The lock itself can be …

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15.1 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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15.2 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath is located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and leads from the town of Peninsula to the Everett Historic District. It …

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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

860 m

391 m

128 m

Surfaces

12.8 km