Photography

From the shores of Lake Erie along the Rock Hall of Fame’s front door to the industrial vistas on the northern routes of the America’s Byway and in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, there’s plenty for your scrapbook in the Cuyahoga County Section of the Canalway.
 

Set your “sights” on a National
Natural Landmark

Make sure to bring extra batteries to Tinker’s Creek in the Bedford Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. The creek, which has cut a dramatic and beautiful 220’ gorge into the landscape, is just begging for photographers — starting with the rushing waters of the creek itself. Then head to the Tinker’s Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, off Gorge Parkway, for the best views of this site - declared a National Natural Landmark.

Additional Area Highlights for your lens
to explore

• The museums of University Circle & gardens of Rockefeller Park
• The Great Lakes Science Museum
• Beautiful 1920s stages of Playhouse Square - Italian Renaissance & French Imperial grandeur
• Drive through a working steel mill along the America’s Byway

What to look for — June, July and August

Local photographers Gigi Muir and Kay Wuske embarked on their own Canalway trek in 2010, spending 300+ days taking more than 80,000
photos along the 81+ mile Towpath Trail.  We asked for some of their tips from their experience to share with you.

Summer Along the Towpath Trail — A quick guide to highlights and natural photo ops you might want to get out and photograph along the Towpath Trail. 

Area Photography Clubs

Find a club near you.

Before You Go

• Top Photography Tips - Towpath Trail
• Visiting a Preserve - What you need to know
• Navigating a Shared Use Trail - For a safe and enjoyable journey

Plan Your Visit

Use the features below:

• Map Your Trip - We’ve packed the maps with key points-of-interest.
• Canalway Samplers - Fun ways to visit - suggested by local experts.
• Did You Know - Brings our canal-era history to life.
• Share your Visit - Like us, post pics — we love to hear from you!