Explore the Towpath with Cycle Canalway Maps
We did all the work, so all you have to do is pedal and enjoy the sights of Cycle Canalway. Our Cycle Canalway Maps include information on where you can park, what to see along the way, and where you can find public restrooms.
Click on the name of the tour that interests you for an interactive map that will show you where you are along the way! (Make sure GPS is enabled on your phone for the best experience.)
Joyrides
Family-friendly, beginner bike rides under 10 miles
Camp Cleveland Joyride
Start in Tremont and see Camp Cleveland, the Towpath Mounds and the Steel Heritage Center.
6 miles roundtrip
Cuyahoga Heights Joyride
Explore the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.
5 miles roundtrip
Cuyahoga Valley Joyride
Head into Cuyahoga Valley National Park and see Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Stations and trains.
4 miles roundtrip
Boston Mill Joyride
Explore the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park and see scenic bridges and a canal lock and beautiful river views.
9 miles roundtrip
Canal Basin Joyride
Start (or end) at the future home of Canal Basin Park and see sweeping views of downtown Cleveland along the way.
5 miles roundtrip
PDF Maps if needed:Â
- Camp Cleveland Joyride PDF
- Cuyahoga Heights Joyride PDF
- Cuyahoga Valley Joyride PDF
- Boston Mill Joyride
- Canal Basin Joyride PDF
Jaunts
Rides for intermediate cyclists, 10 to 20 miles
Canal Basin Jaunt
Start (or end) at the future home of Canal Basin Park and ride into the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.
16 miles roundtrip
Cuyahoga Heights Jaunt
Start (or end) at the CanalWay Center and ride into the northern end of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
20.5 miles roundtrip
Peninsula Jaunt
Explore the heat of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
11 miles roundtrip
Brecksville Jaunt
Explore the northern end of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, from Brecksville to Peninsula.
14 miles roundtrip
PDF Maps if needed:Â
Journeys
Rides for experienced cyclists, 20 to 30 miles
Canal Basin Journey
Start (or end) at the future home of Canal Basin Park and head to the Canal Exploration Center in Valley View.
25 miles roundtrip
Cuyahoga Valley Journey
Start (or end) at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Rockside Road Station and explore the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
31 miles roundtrip
Peninsula Journey
Explore the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park on the Towpath Trail into historic Peninsula.
23 miles roundtrip
Summit Lake Journey
Start (or end) at Lock 29 in Peninsula and explore many historic sites on the way to (or from) Summit Lake in Akron.
32 miles roundtrip