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Boston Trailhead – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Bedford

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Boston Trailhead – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Bedford

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Boston Trailhead – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Bedford

02:54

44.2km

280m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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After 18.0 km for 430 m

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4.89 km

Bedford Reservation - Farley Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

There is a small parking lot here which grants access to the Bedford Reservation mountain biking trails. You have a range of trails to choose from, some of which feature …

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12.7 km

This trailhead provides visitors with access to the Towpath, Valley, and Buckeye trails, as well as access to the Cuyahoga River Water Trail for paddlers. If visitors head west over the river, they can explore the Boston Mill Visitor Center.

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24.1 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail leads from the town of Brecksville to the Jaite Mill Historic District. It is part of the Buckeye Trail, which …

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28.3 km

Brecksville Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Parking, toilets, and water at the Brecksville train station for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

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28.7 km

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Brecksville-Northfield Bridge replaced the Station Road Bridge in 1931. The bridge sits 145 feet above the Cuyahoga River as part of Chippewa Road.

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33.5 km

Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

Lock 37, located along the Ohio & Erie Canal in Cleveland, offers a glimpse into the region's rich canal history. The site features a preserved lock, which was once part …

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40.3 km

Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tinker’s Creek is the largest tributary that feeds into the Cuyahoga River. The creek has carved out a steep, walled gorge. The gorge was declared a National Natural Landmark in …

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44.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

5.33 km

3.90 km

1.13 km

1.11 km

111 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

16.3 km

6.09 km

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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