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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve

Moderate

4.6

(8704)

8,705

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve

03:08

52.8km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: April 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.25 km

Bridge over Cuyahoga River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This new pedestrian bridge offers access to the Freedom Trail over the Cuyahoga river from Middlebury Road.

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12.1 km

Bridge over Tracks along Freedom Trail

Highlight • Bridge

At this point along the Freedom Trail you will ride over the Big R Bridge and some old railroad tracks, with a view of the canyon below.

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15.0 km

Luigi's Pizza

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pizza and the salad well let's just say it has some cheese on it!

Plan ahead usually a line and its cash only!

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40.5 km

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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42.1 km

Big RR bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

One of several bridges along the Freedom Trail, This bridge runs by some old Railroad Tracks over North Munroe Road.

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44.3 km

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is a great access point to the Freedom Trail between Kent and Akron. From here you'll have miles of trail to explore and discover new areas that will leave you wanting to return again and again.

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46.5 km

Kent boardwalk along Cuyahoga River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This section of the Portage Hike & Bike Trail gives you a view over the Cuyahoga River as you ride along the boardwalk.

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47.8 km

John Brown Tannery Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This park sits on the former site of a tannery built by abolitionist John Brown and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park offers a gazebo …

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52.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

5.52 km

5.06 km

2.01 km

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

5.73 km

916 m

340 m

275 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

25°C

16°C

70 %

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve

Bridge over Cuyahoga River

Bridge over Tracks along Freedom Trail

Luigi's Pizza

Freedom Trail

Big RR bridge

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

Kent boardwalk along Cuyahoga River

John Brown Tannery Park

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