A historic 20-mile canal towpath that winds through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, connecting Akron to Cleveland with gentle terrain perfect for hiking, biking, and experiencing the region's industrial-to-nature transformation. This beloved corridor reveals abandoned mills, lock systems, and vibrant wildflower meadows.

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