We Biked the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park...Want a Tour?
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A towpath is a trail for horses and mules on the bank of the river or canal. It is an improved trail used by horses and mules to tow boats in the water adjacent to the trail. On the Ohio-Erie Canal these boats hauled passengers, grain, iron ore, coal, and other goods up and down the canal. The boats required the tow to navigate the waters as many boats were not yet powered by steam engines. The animals were tied to boats with long lines and walked the trail to pull the boats through the water of the Ohio and Erie Canal.
The towpath trail was built adjacent to the Ohio and Erie Canal. Ohio was rich in farmland and natural resources but it was difficult to transport goods to and from the area. But on a bigger scale it was very difficult to move goods over the Appalachian Mountains back to the more population dense east coast. With the Great Lakes to the North and the Ohio River South, the canal was built in the 1820s to connect the two. To set the timeline the Civil War didn’t begin until 1861, almost 40 years later, and the Declaration of Independence was signed only about 45 years earlier. Men dug the canal by hand and connected the two waterways successfully by the 1830s. The canal system was used well until the 1860s and as railroads were built and the canal system deteriorated it was used less. In 1913, a great flood destroyed the canal beyond repair. Over time the community chose to preserve the history of the canal and parks were established to protect the region. Cuyahoga Valley National Park was designated on October 11, 2000 by President George W. Bush and the canal runs in the middle of the park extending north to south. Coming up later we’ll let you know who can use the trail but now that you know a little bit about the trail.
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0:00 Towpath Trail Cuyahoga Valley National Park
0:30 What is the towpath trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
1:26 What is the history of the Towpath Trail?
2:38 What can you expect to see on the Towpath Trail?
3:32 Cuyahoga Valley Dad Joke
3:43 How long is the Cuyahoga Valley Towpath Trail?
4:42 What can you see at the Boston Mill Visitor Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
5:36 Where can you find the best natural area on the Towpath Trail?
6:49 Who can use the towpath trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
7:31 What gear should you take with you when biking and hiking the Towpath Trail?
8:10 Are Dogs Allowed on the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
8:56 What is the most popular trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?