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Name of trail: Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail (Ohio-to-Erie Canal)
Location of trail: Western part of Stark County – Canal Fulton/Massillon/Navarre
Directions from nearest main route: Several trailheads off of Rt 21
Trail Land Manager: Stark County Park District, Emergency Phone Numbers: 911 or Stark County Park District 330-477-3552, www.canalwayohio.com
Trail description: Limestone wide path on Towpath
Type of trail (multi-use, bridle/hike, etc.): Multi-use, hikers, walkers, bicyclists, horses
Trail surface: Limestone
Normal trail condition: Excellent
Trail condition during winter/wet weather: Excellent
Length of trail: About 25 miles going from Summit County towards Tuscarawas County
Trailhead parking description: Several parking areas for horse trailers along route
Trailhead horse facilities: None
Trailhead human facilities: Portable toilets
Unique /scenic trail features: Historical route of Ohio-to-Erie Canal
Trail hazards: Bicyclists! Road crossings.
Trail rating: X Easy – Level or gently sloping terrain; consistent groomed surface; wide trail surface; shallow or no water crossings
Comments: Horses are not permitted on section of trail in Massillon. Just north of Massillon you can pick up the “leg” of another trail going towards Dalton. |