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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December 12, 2025

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Good alternative parking spot for the towpath if Peninsula lots are full

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Beaver Marsh via Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

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Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath: Botzum to Everett

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Ira Road to Old Portage Shelter via Buckeye Trail

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Hike the moderate 9.3-mile Ira Road to Old Portage Shelter via Buckeye Trail, exploring forests, Beaver Marsh, and the Ohio & Erie Canal Tow

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Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, United States

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