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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

04:07

66.7km

240m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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767 m

Cascade Valley Metropark

Highlight • Gorge

Cascade Valley Park is a 526-acre park and gets its name from the small river cascades that can be seen throughout the park. The park offers the Cascade Valley Overlook, which is referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Ohio".

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806 m

Nice covered bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This Covered Bridge is a popular spot along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. It is located just before the Cascade Locks Area of the Cascade Valley Metro Park.

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5.27 km

Beach

6.25 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

Summit Lake is a natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal. There is a bridge that crosses the south end of the lake and gives you a great view of the body of water.

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6.44 km

Floating Boardwalk on Summit Lake

Highlight • Bridge

towpath on a floating boardwalk.

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6.51 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

Summit Lake is a natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal. There is a bridge that crosses the south end of the lake and gives you a great view of the body of water.

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25.2 km

Franklin Trailhead Towpath bike camp

Highlight • Trail

33.4 km

Cherry Street Creamery

Highlight • Restaurant

Some people like a pre-ride coffee, while others can't wait for their post-ride beer. As for me, nothing beats a mid-ride ice cream to cool down and rest for a …

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33.5 km

Canal Fulton Historic Disctrict

Highlight • Rest Area

66.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

24.2 km

15.9 km

1.69 km

167 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

20.9 km

18.6 km

2.04 km

516 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

Cascade Valley Metropark

Nice covered bridge

Summit Lake

Floating Boardwalk on Summit Lake

Summit Lake

Franklin Trailhead Towpath bike camp

Cherry Street Creamery

Canal Fulton Historic Disctrict

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