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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

02:50

44.6km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.48 km

Beaver Statues at Ira Trailhead

Highlight • Monument

Located at the Ira Trailhead, you can find a collection of carved beaver statues. These statues are to show what is to see at Beaver Marsh, located just up the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

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10.1 km

Beaver Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Beaver Marsh is a wildlife sanctuary which is teeming with diverse populations of species. Depending on the time of the year, you can expect to see anything from beavers, herons, song birds, frogs, and much more. The area is explored via a bridge across the marsh, allowing for family friendly and accessible access.

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11.9 km

Szalay's Farm & Market

Highlight • Restaurant

Szalay's is a great place to stop at the beginning or end of your ride for some fresh food. Depending on the season, they will have a variety of decorations up and different activities for families.

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17.4 km

Lock 29

Highlight • Monument

At this small exhibit, you will find some information boards about the lock that carried the canal over the Cuyahoga River back in the day. The lock itself can be entered and is close to Lock 29 Trailhead and the parking lot.

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17.5 km

Cuyahoga River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crosses the Cuyahoga River on the Towpath Trail, just downstream from the popular Lock 29 Trailhead.

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33.9 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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39.0 km

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Lock 15

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39.3 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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44.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

12.9 km

3.59 km

810 m

678 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

12.0 km

4.28 km

1.43 km

477 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Saturday 30 May

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Lock 29 – Cuyahoga River Bridge loop from Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Beaver Statues at Ira Trailhead

Beaver Marsh

Szalay's Farm & Market

Lock 29

Cuyahoga River Bridge

Big Bend Towpath Campsite at Sand Run Metro Park

Lock 15 Brewing Company

Cascade Valley Metropark

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