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Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Rockside

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Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Rockside

Moderate

4.6

(8693)

8,694

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Brecksville-Northfield Bridge – Brecksville Trailhead loop from Rockside

02:02

30.0km

50m

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 1, 2026

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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523 m

Bath House Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop and refuel, bike friendly and on the trail.

Tip by

999 m

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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3.54 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 America. There are restrooms at the trailhead which remain open, even when the center is closed.

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5.90 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 of the canal system that facilitated trade and transportation. Visitors can learn about the canal's role in local development while enjoying scenic views of the waterway and surrounding nature.

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6.61 km

Frazee House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Frazee House, or the Stephen Frazee House, is a historic building constructed between 1825 and 1826. It is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Cuyahoga Valley. Visitors to Cuyahoga Valley National Park can explore the house's exterior and learn about its history through informational signage located around it.

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11.0 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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11.3 km

Brecksville Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

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

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15.5 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 is a popular hiking trail in the area as well and follows the Cuyahoga River.

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30.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

7.21 km

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

7.31 km

927 m

119 m

Elevation

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Bath House Café

Lock 39, Ohio & Erie Canal

Canal Exploration Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Lock 37, Ohio & Erie Canal

Frazee House

Brecksville-Northfield Bridge

Brecksville Trailhead

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