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Ohio
Portage County
Kent

Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Dix Stadium

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Road cycling routes
United States
Ohio
Portage County
Kent

Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Dix Stadium

Moderate

4.6

(6647)

12,265

riders

Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Dix Stadium

02:27

49.3km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.3 km for 60 m

After 28.2 km for 146 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.92 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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2

8.34 km

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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3

27.3 km

Akron Art

Highlight • Monument

4

28.3 km

First Congregational Church

Highlight • Religious Site

5

37.3 km

Freedom Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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6

44.4 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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B

49.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

8.31 km

2.10 km

1.61 km

562 m

404 m

160 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

3.98 km

862 m

554 m

380 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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