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Walking trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Cleveland, Ohio

I was in Cleveland, OH for two weeks during 2/13/2012 to 2/25/2012 for some training. My bike rides were interrupted due to this trip. During the first week, my classes started at 6AM and ended at 2:30 PM. I was so busy after classes with conference calls, I couldn't use the gym or walk. However, during the 2nd week, my classes started at 3PM (and went on until 11PM). I decided to not bother with office work during the mornings and instead decided I would walk.

I found out Cuyahoga Valley National Park (http://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm) was close to my hotel. I discovered wonderful trails and other natural beauties and took advantage every day in the 2nd week I was there.

The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is iconic. It is more than 100 Km long and runs along Ohio and Erie canal that was built in early 1800s. This canal was the source of fabulous growth Ohio enjoyed over a century helping industry and transportation. I always started my walk on this trail at Lock 39 and did about 15 Km everyday.

I used my time to explore Brandywine Falls, Ritchie Ledges, and Bridal Veil Falls. Towpath trail was wonderful but when I was there it was kind of muddy and water logged. After a couple of days of walking along Towpath trail and buckeye trail, I wanted to find good asphalt covered trails. There are wonderful asphalt covered general purpose trails. The bike trails are wide and have two lanes!

The history of this place is quite interesting and Cuyahoga offers wonderful opportunities to walk and explore!

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