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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

01:42

27.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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767 m

Cascade Valley Metropark

Highlight • Gorge

Cascade Valley Park is a 526-acre park and gets its name from the small river cascades that can be seen throughout the park. The park offers the Cascade Valley Overlook, which is referred to as the "Grand Canyon of Ohio".

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806 m

Nice covered bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This Covered Bridge is a popular spot along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. It is located just before the Cascade Locks Area of the Cascade Valley Metro Park.

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5.68 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

6.05 km

Summit Lake

Lake

6.55 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

Summit Lake is a natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal. There is a bridge that crosses the south end of the lake and gives you a great view of the body of water.

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6.73 km

Floating Boardwalk on Summit Lake

Highlight • Bridge

towpath on a floating boardwalk.

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6.81 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

Summit Lake is a natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal. There is a bridge that crosses the south end of the lake and gives you a great view of the body of water.

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7.02 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail has a total length of about 90 miles and spans across four counties. The marked section in Summit County leads from the trailhead …

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26.6 km

Luigi's Pizza

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pizza and the salad well let's just say it has some cheese on it!

Plan ahead usually a line and its cash only!

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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

12.5 km

973 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

8.13 km

4.74 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

Cascade Valley Metropark

Nice covered bridge

Summit Lake

Summit Lake

Floating Boardwalk on Summit Lake

Summit Lake

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail section

Luigi's Pizza

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