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John Brown Tannery Park – Freedom Trail loop from Information kiosk

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United States

Ohio

Portage County

John Brown Tannery Park – Freedom Trail loop from Information kiosk

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(27)

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John Brown Tannery Park – Freedom Trail loop from Information kiosk

04:00

68.2km

260m

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: May 8, 2026

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18.5 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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19.6 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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22.0 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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32.7 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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34.2 km

Freedom Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Feedom Trail runs about 8 miles northeast from Akron and through Tallmadge. It is a multi-use, paved path and is very accessible for day rides.

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42.6 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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44.2 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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51.2 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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68.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.3 km

6.59 km

5.17 km

2.53 km

420 m

192 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

19.3 km

6.06 km

804 m

649 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

29°C

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54 %

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John Brown Tannery Park – Freedom Trail loop from Information kiosk

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260m

John Brown Tannery Park – Freedom Trail loop from Information kiosk

John Brown Tannery Park

Kent boardwalk along Cuyahoga River

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

Bridge over Tracks along Freedom Trail

Freedom Trail

Freedom Trail

Big RR bridge

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