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Cuyahoga River – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Bike And Hike Trail Parking

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Cuyahoga River – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Bike And Hike Trail Parking

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Cuyahoga River – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Bike And Hike Trail Parking

02:12

37.3km

180m

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: April 7, 2026

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10.8 km

Cuyahoga River

Highlight • River

The Cuyahoga River is located in northeast Ohio and flows into Lake Erie. The river supports many species of fish, birds, and amphibians. Thanks to the 1972 Clean Water Act, …

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12.5 km

Burst Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Burst Park sits on the north bank of the Cuyahoga River and features an open-air gazebo, restrooms, and a nearby river overlook.

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18.3 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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18.7 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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20.9 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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22.1 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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22.7 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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31.6 km

Bike and Hike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The 34-mile long Bike and Hike Trail was one of the first of the "Rails to Trails" programs in the country. There are multiple trailheads along its route, so you can tailor your ride to your liking.

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37.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

5.86 km

1.01 km

631 m

173 m

165 m

114 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

17.0 km

275 m

117 m

< 100 m

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Cuyahoga River – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Bike And Hike Trail Parking

Cuyahoga River

Burst Park

Bridge over Cuyahoga River

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

Kent boardwalk along Cuyahoga River

John Brown Tannery Park

Belltower Brewing

Bike and Hike Trail

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