The Ohio & Erie Canal was designated by Congress in 1996 as a part of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. The section between Cleveland and Akron was constructed between 1825 and 1827 with the entire canal completed in 1832. Providing an invaluable link from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, the canal played a crucial role in Ohio’s development facilitating trade and transportation in the 19th century. Today, along with the Cuyahoga River, the northernmost remaining 4.4 miles of watered canal provides wildlife management areas, fishing opportunities and scenic beauty.
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Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Cuyahoga Heights, OH
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Activities
Nearby Attractions
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CanalWay Center Trailhead
Begin your journey outside CanalWay Center and follow the trail downhill into the scenic Cuyahoga River Valley. Pause at the Blue Heron Boardwalk to search for signs of beaver activity before continui... -
Ohio & Erie Canal Mountain Bike Trailhead
Ride four mountain bike trails around Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation or practice your skills at Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park. Beginner mountain bikers may enjoy the 0.2 Beginner Flow Trail and build... -
Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park
The new outdoor complex includes several first-of-its-kind features in the region including a public-use paved pump track, outdoor competition course, professional paved jump line and youth-focused bi...
Programs & Events
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Annual Children's Fishing Derbies - FREE!
Annual Children's Fishing Derbies - FREE! Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at Wallace Lake, Millstream Run Reservation, Berea Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation,...Register
