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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

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Cascade Valley Metropark – Nice covered bridge loop from Akron Northside

02:14

35.9km

100m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 94 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

767 m

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

2

806 m

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.

Tip by

3

5.38 km

Summit Lake

Highlight • Lake

4

6.25 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.

Tip by

5

6.44 km

Floating Boardwalk on Summit Lake

Highlight • Bridge

towpath on a floating boardwalk.

Tip by

6

17.6 km

Ignite Brewery

Highlight • Pub

7

35.3 km

Dirty River Bicycle Works

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a fantastic bike shop! They will take expert care of you! All the top brands too!
21 Furnace St
Akron, Ohio 44308
330.990.9300

Tip by

8

35.3 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

B

35.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

14.5 km

3.24 km

1.75 km

168 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

9.02 km

8.85 km

1.50 km

400 m

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