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Summit County
Boston Heights

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from NorthCoast Express Park & Ride

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Road cycling routes
United States
Ohio
Summit County
Boston Heights

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from NorthCoast Express Park & Ride

Moderate

4.8

(1853)

9,467

riders

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal loop from NorthCoast Express Park & Ride

04:28

66.3km

260m

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: March 19, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 12.1 km for 4.10 km

After 49.8 km for 4.10 km

Waypoints

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16.3 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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2

23.5 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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3

26.1 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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4

30.0 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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5

33.1 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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6

34.1 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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7

49.8 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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8

57.1 km

Boston Station on the Cuyahoga River

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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66.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

13.0 km

7.61 km

1.63 km

376 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

25.1 km

10.5 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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