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Summit Metro Parks Bike & Hike Trail

An autumn ride on the Summit Metro Parks Bike and Hike Trail near PeninsulaThe Bike & Hike Trail is part of the Summit Metro Parks system. It is a paved multi-use trail consisting of two main sections:

  1. A northern spur of about 10 miles. The northern end connects to the Cleveland Metroparks All Purpose Trail at Alexander Rd in the Bedford Reservation. The southern end is near the intersection of Rt 8 and Rt 303, between the city of Hudson and the village of Peninsula. The highlight of this section is Brandywine Falls.
  2. A southern loop of about 20 miles, passing through sections of Hudson, Stow, Silver Lake, Munroe Falls, and near Kent. This loop is a combination of dedicated path and a marked route on public streets (see route maps below).

You can find more detailed information on this trail, including a map, mileages, and trailhead parking locations at the Bike & Hike Trail, Summit Metro Parks web page. Look for information on trail closures and other alerts on the Summit Metro Parks Alerts page.

You can travel between the Bike & Hike Trail and the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail using the Carriage Trail Connector.

Bike Route sign on the Summit Metro Parks Bike & Hike TrailRoute Maps

The southern loop section of the Bike & Hike Trail uses a combination of dedicated bike paths and on-street routes. The complete route can be challenging to follow for first-timers, so we have created these route guides. The guides start at the Route 303 Trailhead; you can extend the route by starting at points further north (e.g. Brandywine Falls).

The first two routes follow the Summit Metro Parks official route for the Bike & Hike Trail. The last two routes extend the loop into the college town of Kent, a popular destination, where you can find many local options for diners, coffee shops, and restaurants.

Northern Spur (all bike path)

Southern Loop (bike path sections only)

Southern Loop Counter-Clockwise Complete (with on-road connections)

Southern Loop Clockwise Complete (with on-road connections)

Southern Loop Counter-Clockwise to Kent Complete (with on-road connections)

Southern Loop Clockwise to Kent Complete (with on-road connections)