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Brecksville Trailhead – Boston Trailhead loop from Canal Exploration Center

Brecksville Trailhead – Boston Trailhead loop from Canal Exploration Center

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2.9

(15)

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Brecksville Trailhead – Boston Trailhead loop from Canal Exploration Center

01:41

31.7km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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322 m

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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2.69 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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7.51 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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7.85 km

Brecksville Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

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

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16.1 km

Under the Bridge along Ohio & Erie Canal Townpath Trail

Highlight • Bridge

At this spot, the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail passes under the bridge of Interstate 80.

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16.8 km

Boston Station on the Cuyahoga River

Highlight • Rest Area

great stop along the trail. Refreshments, flush facilities, water

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17.0 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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20.1 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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31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

9.44 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

9.36 km

3.10 km

352 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 18 July

30°C

22°C

83 %

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Canal Exploration Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge

Brecksville Trailhead

Under the Bridge along Ohio & Erie Canal Townpath Trail

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