Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
With more than 82 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, as well as many more miles of connector trails, biking and hiking can be a wonderful adventure. Biking and Hiking enthusiasts will be able to find suggested bike and hike trails for any skill level.
A portion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail has been named one of the 10 top family trails in the country by the American Hiking Association. Biking or hiking on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail offers beautiful scenery and historic interest. With the Towpath Trail and miles of connector trails to explore, hiking or biking can be a wonderful adventure. You can walk or ride along the same path on the Towpath Trail that the mules used to tow the canal boats loaded with goods and passengers. There are also opportunities to hike the Canalway off the Towpath Trail. There are numerous connector trails from area parks and neighborhoods, as well as history hikes in the historic neighborhoods of the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Parks and attractions listed on this page offer hiking at their sites. You can also check out the map page and follow the Towpath Trail from north to south to explore hiking opportunities.
