Towpath Trail in Canal Fulton

Facts About the Towpath

• The Towpath Trail is a piece of history. This segment of the Towpath was originally constructed in Akron from 1825 to 1827 as part of the Ohio & Erie Canal.

• It served as the path that mules and horses walked to pull canal boats.

• The Towpath Trail lies in a flood plain between the canal and the Cuyahoga River. Erosion damage from the river and large storms make more expensive repairs occasionally necessary.

• The Towpath Trail is patrolled by park rangers and volunteer Trailblazers. They are available to share information and assist with emergencies. This service costs about $100,000 annually.

Towpath Trail between Portage Path & Big Bend

• The Towpath Trail is popular, receiving over 2 million visits each year.


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For additional information about the Towpath please visit the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Web site.

 
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