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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Herzing University

Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Herzing University

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Herzing University

02:27

55.7km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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15.3 km

Freedom Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Freedom Trail was built on an unused section of railroad to connect the people of Kent and Akron. Along the way you'll pass through parks, along rivers and lakes, and have a good chance at spotting some wildlife.

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19.1 km

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

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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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19.4 km

Bridge over Cuyahoga River

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This new pedestrian bridge offers access to the Freedom Trail over the Cuyahoga river from Middlebury Road.

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22.7 km

John Brown Tannery Park

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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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23.2 km

Belltower Brewing

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"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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28.3 km

Towner's Woods

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Towner's Woods is home to the 539-acre Lake Pippen and the Towner Mound. The mound was created by the people from the Hopewell Culture that thrived along the Eastern Woodlands …

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29.4 km

Portage Hike and Bike Trail

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Much of the 7-mile long Portage Trail follows traditional Native American routes that have been in use for millennia. These days the trail connects a number of towns across the …

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35.1 km

Kent boardwalk along Cuyahoga River

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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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55.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

15.4 km

1.67 km

1.11 km

407 m

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

7.46 km

701 m

411 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Herzing University

Freedom Trail

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

Bridge over Cuyahoga River

John Brown Tannery Park

Belltower Brewing

Towner's Woods

Portage Hike and Bike Trail

Kent boardwalk along Cuyahoga River

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