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Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Akron

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Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Akron

Moderate

2.6

(28)

38

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Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Akron

03:37

57.5km

820m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.96 km for 146 m

After 2.93 km for 60 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.03 km

First Congregational Church

Highlight • Religious Site

2

2.96 km

Akron Art

Highlight • Monument

3

3.87 km

All America Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

generous bike lane.

Tip by

4

20.9 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.

Tip by

5

35.8 km

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Lock 15

Tip by

6

36.2 km

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".

Tip by

7

36.3 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.

Tip by

8

37.6 km

Cadillac Hill

Highlight • Climb

B

57.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

15.3 km

13.0 km

3.06 km

2.74 km

817 m

266 m

Surfaces

41.3 km

7.33 km

2.91 km

2.64 km

2.25 km

1.15 km

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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