


Towpath Trail follows the historic Ohio & Erie Canal through forests, river bends, stone canal locks and iron bridges — ideal for autumn foliage, long-exposure riverscapes, and intimate nature scenes. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and mist, and in fall for peak color. Accessible, mostly flat gravel paths; parking at the Trading Post in Peninsula. No entry fee; expect hikers and cyclists on weekends. Spring offers wildflowers and migrating birds.



Towpath Trail follows the historic Ohio & Erie Canal through forests, river bends, stone canal locks and iron bridges — ideal for autumn foliage, long-exposure riverscapes, and intimate nature scenes. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and mist, and in fall for peak color. Accessible, mostly flat gravel paths; parking at the Trading Post in Peninsula. No entry fee; expect hikers and cyclists on weekends. Spring offers wildflowers and migrating birds.