Strolled for a few miles from Providence metropark 4/5/13. There are nice restrooms at both ends of the trail, with a latrine in the middle of the trail at Bend View. Parking available at either end of trail at Providence and Farnsworth Metroparks.
There is a county-by-county guide to the trail and its surfaces here: http://www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/Main/Pages/56.aspx Visitors Tip: Youll find a small road portion of the trail between Lincoln Way and Walnut, south of the Lake Avenue Trailhead. Metropark has done a great job preserving canal and mill. (Waterville) and Anthony Wayne Trail/SR 295 and Grand Rapids Rd. For much of its 9-mile length, the Towpath Trail traces the scenic Maumee River, paralleling US 24 (at some distance), on the southwestern outskirts of Toledo. Trees along the trail are typical of floodplains and include cottonwood, sycamore, buckeye, basswood and walnut. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Photography? (Grand Rapids). Map displays are also frequent, with a convenient "you are here" arrow. The trail is marked every quarter mile, with several places to rest or observe nature on park benches.
Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. There are many photo ops and a couple of rest stops with benches and rest rooms along the way. Better to hike from the Grand Rapids side. This trail is accessible but some slopes exceed ADA recommendations. I believe the overlook by the old bridge is one of the most beautiful sites in Northwest Ohio. Very flat and well maintained trail - great for running and some bike on the trail. Sometimes the best way to enjoy your Metroparks is to take an active role in helping support and sustain Metroparks in the future. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. There’s a Metropark for that—and no better place to come outside and play. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. The trail was dry and very hard today, and we observed several folks on road bikes with skinny racing tires, although they may have had to use caution over a couple springtime washouts repaired with larger gravel. This trail is completely flat, so skill level is super easy. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Consequently, you’re always just minutes from beautiful open spaces, and plenty of things to see and do the year round. There is a trail bypass to go around the park building at Bend View, if you don't want to slow down. There is road noise the while time but it's to be expected given the location. The Towpath Trail was once used as a path for mules as they pulled canal boats along the Miami and Erie Canal. Along the way, you will be treated to a peaceful, tree-lined route dotted with historical sites, such as an old mill in Grand Rapids at the southern end of the trail. Very gravelly though, bring your wider tires.