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

The Exploration Center is well worth a visit if you are venturing out on the O&E Towpath. The center is small, but holds a lot of history from mid-19th century America. There are restrooms at the trailhead which remain open, even when the center is closed.

The now-overgrown lock was once an integral part of the Ohio & Erie Canal. A sign by on the towpath tells the history of the old lock.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits between the cities of Cleveland and Akron along the Cuyahoga River. The park consists of 33,000 acres of deep forests, waterfalls, rolling hills, and farmland.

Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook offers a breathtaking view of the gorge and its cascading waterfalls. Whether you're cycling, hiking, or simply enjoying the scenery, the overlook provides panoramic views of the lush landscape and the deep, winding gorge below. The area is accessible and offers a quiet, serene atmosphere, ideal for those looking to connect with nature.

Once upon a time (but really not that long ago), mules walked this towpath as they hauled boats up and down the Ohio & Erie Canal. Nowadays, the towpath is a wonderful multi-use trail that threads alongside the canal and through the occasional bridge, like this one.

At this spot on the Ohio & Erie Canal Townpath Trail, you pass under I-80. You get a truly unique view of the underside of the highway and of the Cuyahoga River.

The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is a 4.4 mile long nature preserve along the Cuyahoga River. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail runs through the park, so you get a great look at the beautiful green area.