Lock 29 Trailhead — Attraction in Peninsula

If you don't know about this place, it's by the winking lizard in peninsula. That being said, it is also the most family friendly and beautiful of the tow paths in Northeast Ohio. Several years ago my wife and I bought some hybrid bikes and we're told about this path. It's incredibly long and there's so much to see and do that you almost never get sick of taking the same route. If you get bored go the other direction and there's plenty to see there too. One other nice thing, there are virtually no degenerates on these paths. They have federal park rangers and volunteer guides who walk the paths and keep it safe and clean for everyone. You're not likely to bump into any kids causing trouble, one of the last places that families can go without dealing that kind of aggravation. There's way too much to list here on Google, just check it out. You'll be so glad that you did. BTW, people walk, run, bicycle, and kayak on this path. There's...

Such of great paths ! Part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Parks , amazing ! There are some art galleries , great place to take a Walk and also you can bring your bikes , you can literally bike all the way to Cleveland, the train passes all the time you can ride with your bike on it and then come back , check the calendar since because of the Covid , might not run all the time , the winking lizard restaurant is real close , you can have great food while you wait And even take a taste of the local brews, witch Ohio has a huge variety of them ,, places to rent bikes are available, make sure check the schedules , summer season is upon us , guidelines to travel applying all the time, you will have fun visiting this amazing park system, some people even bring their kayaks! Tons of places around...

Easy to get to trailhead, along the river, right in the heart of Peninsula! There are opportunities for fishing, taking a dip, put-ins for kayak/paddle boards, and of course, trail access. Towpath is good for walking, running, or biking, and there are offshoots that go up into the woods, as well as connect to Deep Lock Quarry Metropark. The only real downsides are 1) it's usually VERY busy/crowded unless you can slip in at an off time or poor weather, and 2) the parking can be a little tight. People will often have to spill over onto the side streets and in parking lots of the small businesses in the area. Otherwise, great...