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Boston Mills Visitor Center – Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Boston Mill

Boston Mills Visitor Center – Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Boston Mill

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Boston Mills Visitor Center – Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Boston Mill

02:31

50.0km

110m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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182 m

Boston Mills Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Boston Mills Visitor Center is located just next to the parking lot and railway station at the beginning of the trail. This historic building hosts a small museum and …

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22.0 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From 1827 to 1913, this path was used for mules to pull canal boats with passengers along the Ohio & Erie Canal. The trail follows the path as closely as possible, with plenty of trails and areas to explore.

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24.9 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Highlight • Trail

The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is a 4.4 mile long nature preserve along the Cuyahoga River. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail runs through the park, so you get a great look at the beautiful green area.

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26.1 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

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32.0 km

Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

The now-overgrown lock was once an integral part of the Ohio & Erie Canal. A sign by on the towpath tells the history of the old lock.

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34.5 km

Canal Exploration Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Exploration Center is well worth a visit if you are venturing out on the O&E Towpath. The center is small, but holds a lot of history from mid-19th century …

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36.9 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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41.9 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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50.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

8.02 km

7.59 km

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

18.3 km

7.46 km

295 m

146 m

Elevation

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Boston Mills Visitor Center – Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from Boston Mill

Boston Mills Visitor Center

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal

Canal Exploration Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

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