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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Kent

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Kent

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Kent

01:19

21.6km

110m

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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.39 km for 288 m

After 17.8 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.01 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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6.41 km

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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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10.2 km

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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11.8 km

Big RR bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

One of several bridges along the Freedom Trail, This bridge runs by some old Railroad Tracks over North Munroe Road.

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17.3 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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18.6 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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19.8 km

Kent Cycle

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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21.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

1.05 km

895 m

869 m

491 m

256 m

194 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

3.84 km

614 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Freedom Trail – John Brown Tannery Park loop from Kent

Scribbles Coffee

Kent boardwalk along Cuyahoga River

Freedom Trail — Middlebury Trailhead

Freedom Trail

Big RR bridge

John Brown Tannery Park

Portage Bike Trail

Kent Cycle

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