Hike/Bike the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Join the Oberlin Club of Cleveland for brunch and a hike/bike ride along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail on Sunday, May 16.

Located in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Towpath Trail is a piece of history, originally constructed from 1825-1827 as part of the Ohio & Erie Canal. Mules walked along the path to tow canal boats loaded with goods and passengers. Features of the Ohio & Erie Canal abound along the trail. Look for locks that raised and lowered boats through elevation changes and markers that indicate mileage as measured historically. Enjoy indoor exhibits at the Canal and Boston Store visitor centers. As you become familiar with the canal, you will discover its importance as apart of 19th-century transportation infrastructure that connected Ohio to the rest of the settled United States. The trail is level and hard-packed for easy usage.

Location & Time:
We will meet at Fisher's Cafe & Pub at 11am for brunch, located 1607 Main Street (State Route 303), Peninsula, OH. We will be allowed use of their parking lot all day. A breakfast/lunch special will be available, if desired. Check out their menu at http://www.fisherscafeandpub.com

We will then head off on the Towpath Trail a little after noon. You are welcome to bike or hike at your own pace, for your desired length of time. You can bicycle one way and return by train for $2 using CVSR's Bike Aboard! service. You can catch the train at any boarding station and train staff will load your bike onto the train. Schedules are available at boarding stations, visitor centers, and online at www.cvsr.com .

Bike Rental:
If you would like to rent a bike, across the street from Fisher's Cafe & Pub is Century Cycles. Their address is 1621 Main Street (State Route 303), Peninsula, Ohio and their phone number is 330-657-2209.

Century Cycles does not open until 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, so please come and have brunch with us first! The bicycle rental rates are $8.00 per hour with the helmet included. Sunday is their busiest day, so be sure to be there at noon. Reservations are not accepted.

Peninsula, OH is a small village on the National Register of Historic Places, located in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

There are a number of art galleries, specialty shops and buildings dating from as far back as the 1800s. Feel free to wander around and take in the town.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

RSVP by calling the Alumni Office at 440-775-8692.