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Ohio & Erie Canal-Massilon to Navarre


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(5 miles)
Near:Massillon, OH
Scenery:
Distance:4.99 miles
Elevation Gain:55 ft
Hike Time:2.5 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Point to Point


Summary: The northern end of this section of trail has things to recommend it like the embankment along Rt.21 and the Massilon Waste Water Treatment Plant, but the southern end has wetland environs and seclusion.

Midway on the trail, when it crosses Warmington Rd. is John Glenn Grove, a pleasant and wooded area that has been reclaimed from a nearby strip mine. It's a shame that the stream still suffers from acid mine drainage but it's not as bad as I'm sure it once was.

Trailhead: Parking at the northern end of this section is at Oak Knoll Park off of Walnut Rd. (N40 47.347 W81 31.532) There is a trail through the park then it's across the bridge to meet up with the trail on the other side as it runs south along the Massilon Levee. To continue north, you have to ride up 4th, 5th and 6th Streets where you can connect with the Sippo Valley Trail or cross the bridge and find the O and E Canal again.

John Glenn Grove has parking and a portajohn just of Warmington Rd. about midway between Massilon and Navarre. (N40 45.101 W81 31.646)

Waterworks Park is at the southern end of this section right off of Wooster St. in Navarre (N40 43.522 W81 31.744) There is a portajohn and a short watered section of the canal. Trail trail continues across the street and continues south.
(Lat:40.78912 Lon:-81.52553)

Trail Guides for Ohio & Erie Canal-Massilon to Navarre:
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Companion
by Bob & Peg Bobel (Ohio & Earie Canal Corridor Coalition)

Biking Ohios Rail-Trails
by Shawn Richardson (Adventure Publications)

Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses,
Ranger Contact: Stark County Park District 330-353-2377
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted  95 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
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