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Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park – Szalay's Farm & Market loop from Akron Northside

Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park – Szalay's Farm & Market loop from Akron Northside

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Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park – Szalay's Farm & Market loop from Akron Northside

01:46

34.1km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.69 km

Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Primitive camping is available at the Big Bend trailhead. Only one night stays are allowed and fires are not permitted.

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2

16.4 km

Szalay's Farm & Market

Highlight • Restaurant

Szalay's is a great place to stop at the beginning or end of your ride for some fresh food. Depending on the season, they will have a variety of decorations up and different activities for families.

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3

19.6 km

Beaver Statues at Ira Trailhead

Highlight • Monument

Located at the Ira Trailhead, you can find a collection of carved beaver statues. These statues are to show what is to see at Beaver Marsh, located just up the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

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4

28.0 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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B

34.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

10.3 km

5.51 km

1.49 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

11.0 km

4.46 km

2.26 km

1.09 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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