The Towpath

Where mules once hauled barges full of goods and new settlers, the Towpath today serves runners, hikers, families, and lovers as they find places of peace and tranquility, hidden views of wildlife, and artifacts of the original settlers. More than 73 miles of the Towpath has been developed for recreational use into a multipurpose trail. Ultimately, the Towpath will extend from Cleveland’s Canal Basin Park, at the historic northern terminus of the canal, south to Dover and New Philadelphia in Tuscarawas County.