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United States
Ohio
Portage County
Kent

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

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Ohio
Portage County
Kent

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

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(7943)

15,211

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

01:51

38.4km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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2.60 km

Belltower Brewing

Highlight • Pub

"Beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy." That quote is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, though there is debate as to whether or not …

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2

3.35 km

Portage Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Portage Bike Trails are an east-west link between the major trail systems in Northeast Ohio. The western section follows the Cuyahoga River and the old P&O Canal.

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26.3 km

Towner's Woods

Highlight • Lake

Towner's Woods is home to the 539-acre Lake Pippen and the Towner Mound. The mound was created by the people from the Hopewell Culture that thrived along the Eastern Woodlands …

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4

27.5 km

Portage Hike and Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Much of the 7-mile long Portage Trail follows traditional Native American routes that have been in use for millennia. These days the trail connects a number of towns across the …

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5

32.1 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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35.9 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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36.1 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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38.4 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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22.7 km

6.99 km

4.84 km

2.07 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

16.0 km

4.10 km

398 m

< 100 m

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