PHOTO BY KEN ROBINSON
connector trails. Ride through the heart of the Canalway, which Congress has designated a National Heritage Area. Begin in Cleveland on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, travel south through downtown Akron and wind up in New Philadelphia.
SUMMIT METRO PARKS FALL HIKING SPREE
COURTESY OF CANALWAY PARTNERS
COURTESY OF HALL OF FAME MARATHON
Hall of Fame Marathon
Beaver Marsh
Check out these trail stops— favorites of cyclist Dan Rice, president and CEO of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Settler’s Landing/Canal Basin Park area in the Cleveland Flats
Towpath Trilogy
MATCHSTICK CHALLENGE
Run a 5K, 10K or half marathon as part of the five-day Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival each June. The festival starts with a parade and the lighting of a 20-foot high matchstick. Wadsworth was once home to the Ohio Match Co. which made the famous Blue Tip matches.
Beaver Marsh in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Richard Howe House in downtown Akron St. Helena III canal boat in Canal Fulton Fort Laurens in Bolivar
Hike eight or more of 15 designated trails during the three-month spree to earn a hiking staff of completion shields. At 56 years old, this is the oldest event of its kind in the nation.
STARK PARKS HEALTHY ADVENTURES
It’s three clubs in one. Take your pick: Hike 100 miles in Stark Parks, run 150 miles or bike 250 miles. Once you meet your goals within the county parks, log miles on city, township or national trails. Each year, the individual groups have a kick-off event, monthly membersonly events and a year-end banquet. Pop-up events such as the Ice Cream Hike are part of the deal. Swag too.
THE TOWPATH TRILOGY
To conquer the Towpath Trilogy, begin with a half marathon in April, tackle a 10-mile and 10K run in June and end with a marathon along the historic Towpath Trail at the height of leaf season in October. Enjoy fall in this National Heritage Area.
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