Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
Who is this for?
Everybody with a focus on accessible optionsOur Mission
Stimulate public interest and support for the protection, preservation, development and enhancement of the historical, natural and recreational resources along the route of the Ohio & Erie CanalUpcoming Events
Congressman Ralph Regula Memorial Ride
We're celebrating the life of Congressman Ralph Regula, champion of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, with a bicycle ride and picnic in Stark County! Select from an 8, 16 or 32-mile bicycle ride on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Start times are staggered based on your ride choice, and the event ends with lunch by the canal!
Ohio & Erie Canal Cleanup
Canal Cleanups offers users of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail the opportunity to keep our natural spaces healthy and thriving for generations to come! All cleanups currently take place at Summit Lake Park. Water, trash bags, gloves and grabbers are provided. Please wear appropriate shoes/clothing for the weather. All participants must sign an agreement, waiver and release form located in the online registration.
At A Glance
Affinity Groups
Activities
Programming Types
Difficulty Levels
Program Details
For Beginners
Our events and programs are for all-level participants; our bicycling events provide multiple mileage options (i.e. 6, 8, 12, 25, 50 and beyond) and we provide guided canoe trips seasonally on Tuesdays at Summit Lake for those who would like to learn how to canoe.For Groups
We offer group programming for guided canoeing on a case by case basis.Location & Accessibility
Location Information
The Richard Howe House is a trailhead and visitor center along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Downtown Akron, and also serves as the offices of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. It is located beside the Considine Building of Akron Children's. Our front and lower entrances are accessible via ramps and there is a small parking lot.