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Nice covered bridge – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Rolling Acres Transit Center

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Nice covered bridge – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Rolling Acres Transit Center

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Nice covered bridge – Cascade Valley Metropark loop from Rolling Acres Transit Center

02:19

37.2km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.7 km

Floating Boardwalk on Summit Lake

Highlight • Bridge

towpath on a floating boardwalk.

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2

11.9 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

Summit Lake is a natural, glacial lake and the high point along the Ohio & Erie Canal. There is a bridge that crosses the south end of the lake and gives you a great view of the body of water.

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12.4 km

Summit Lake

Lake

4

12.9 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

5

17.5 km

Nice covered bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This Covered Bridge is a popular spot along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. It is located just before the Cascade Locks Area of the Cascade Valley Metro Park.

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6

17.5 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".

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7

18.1 km

Luigi's Pizza

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pizza and the salad well let's just say it has some cheese on it!

Plan ahead usually a line and its cash only!

Tip by

8

18.7 km

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Lock 15

Tip by

9

23.9 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.

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B

37.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

10.9 km

5.64 km

4.34 km

817 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

10.7 km

8.41 km

2.16 km

455 m

145 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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