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John Brown Tannery Park – Portage Bike Trail loop from Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve

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John Brown Tannery Park – Portage Bike Trail loop from Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve

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3.3

(11)

47

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John Brown Tannery Park – Portage Bike Trail loop from Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve

02:05

34.8km

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: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

4.00 km

Scribbles Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

2

4.47 km

Kent Cycle

Highlight • Rest Area

North Water Brewery. Next door to Kent Cycle. Just off the bike trail.

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3

8.02 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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4

8.55 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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5

9.30 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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6

19.8 km

Vance's Carriage House Creamery

Highlight • Cafe

7

32.7 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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34.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

5.66 km

4.86 km

1.99 km

563 m

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

11.8 km

1.46 km

817 m

711 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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