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Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from West 65th–Lorain (Eco-Village)

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from West 65th–Lorain (Eco-Village)

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Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from West 65th–Lorain (Eco-Village)

02:05

45.7km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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After 45.6 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.13 km

Cleveland Script Sign - Tremont

Highlight • Monument

You will find these Cleveland script signs scattered around the city. They are a great place to snap some memorable photos with great backdrops of the city.

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8.23 km

Steelyard Heritage Center

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting artifacts showing the history of steelmaking in Cleveland.

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13.7 km

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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14.4 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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20.6 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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23.1 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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30.5 km

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

4.52 km

721 m

225 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

19.7 km

304 m

256 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from West 65th–Lorain (Eco-Village)

Cleveland Script Sign - Tremont

Steelyard Heritage Center