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Boston Trailhead – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Hinckley Reservation

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Boston Trailhead – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Hinckley Reservation

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Boston Trailhead – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Hinckley Reservation

06:14

102km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

22.5 km

Brecksville Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

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

Tip by

2

22.9 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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3

36.5 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.

Tip by

48.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

66.7 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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6

81.1 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.

Tip by

7

82.0 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.

Tip by

8

82.9 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.

Tip by

9

85.0 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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B

102 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.5 km

16.2 km

10.2 km

4.95 km

1.73 km

885 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

40.3 km

10.2 km

1.57 km

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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