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Nice covered bridge – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Akron

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Nice covered bridge – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Akron

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Nice covered bridge – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Akron

01:05

16.3km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Parking

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2.65 km

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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2.69 km

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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3.00 km

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Lock 15

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8.17 km

Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Primitive camping is available at the Big Bend trailhead. Only one night stays are allowed and fires are not permitted.

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13.4 km

Cascade Locks at Cascade Valley Metro Park

Highlight • Monument

The Cascade Locks Area of the Cascade Valley Metro Park is just outside downtown Akron. This is the area where the Ohio and Erie Canal empties into the Cuyahoga River.

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

5.56 km

1.49 km

284 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

5.54 km

2.68 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 13 May

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Nice covered bridge – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Akron

Nice covered bridge

Cascade Valley Metropark

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park

Cascade Locks at Cascade Valley Metro Park

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