Cuyahoga River Bridge – Boston Trailhead loop from Brecksville Reservation

Cuyahoga River Bridge – Boston Trailhead loop from Brecksville Reservation

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Cuyahoga River Bridge – Boston Trailhead loop from Brecksville Reservation

01:42

30.9km

140m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.4 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.22 km

Brecksville Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

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

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13.3 km

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Highlight • Forest

Cuyahoga Valley National Park sits between the cities of Cleveland and Akron along the Cuyahoga River. The park consists of 33,000 acres of deep forests, waterfalls, rolling hills, and farmland.

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15.4 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 …

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15.4 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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18.4 km

Under the Bridge along Ohio & Erie Canal Townpath Trail

Highlight • Bridge

At this spot, the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail passes under the bridge of Interstate 80.

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19.2 km

Boston Station on the Cuyahoga River

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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19.3 km

This trailhead provides visitors with access to the Towpath, Valley, and Buckeye trails, as well as access to the Cuyahoga River Water Trail for paddlers. If visitors head west over the river, they can explore the Boston Mill Visitor Center.

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22.5 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 …

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30.9 km

End point

Parking

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