About Us
Protecting, Preserving, Developing and Enhancing. The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is dedicated to developing the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area and Towpath Trail in Summit, Stark and Tuscarawas counties.
Events
Join Us! Experience the Ohio & Erie Canalway with our many events and programs.
News
Trail Development, Partner Updates, and More. Follow along as we provide the latest news about the Towpath Trail and National Heritage Area.
Membership
Support the Towpath Trail. As a member, receive discounts to certain events, our newsletter, The Silver Ribbon, and other perks.
The readers of Ohio Magazine have voted The Towpath Trail
the 2015
“Best of Ohio” bike trail!
Saturday, November 11
Lock 3 in Akron
9 a.m.
Lockheed Martin Towpath Freedom 5K
The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition presents the 6th annual Lockheed Martin Towpath Freedom 5K on Saturday, November 11 at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. Join us as we honor our U.S. Veterans and the completion of the Towpath Trail in Summit County!
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Our Partners
Canalway Partners
Sister organization of the OECC, Canalway Partners develops the Towpath Trail throughout Cuyahoga County by promoting historic preservation and interpretation, expanded recreational opportunities and sensitive economic developments.
Ohio & Erie Canalway
Visiting the Ohio & Erie Canalway and want to learn more? Check out the Canalway visitor site, with wayfinding maps, Canalway Quests, additional Towpath info, and so much more.