Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Peninsula

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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Peninsula

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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Peninsula

02:30

39.7km

110m

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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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253 m

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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413 m

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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451 m

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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7.40 km

Beaver Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Beaver Marsh is a wildlife sanctuary which is teeming with diverse populations of species. Depending on the time of the year, you can expect to see anything from beavers, herons, …

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14.9 km

The Rabbit Hole

Highlight • Pub

Missing Falls is a local brewery with a spacious seating area in the heart of downtown Akron. This location previously belonged to R Shea Brewing, which closed in 2024.

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16.2 km

Section of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part of the popular Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail leads from Memorial Parkway in Akron up to the northern section of Cascade Valley Metro Park. A big part …

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23.0 km