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An out and back that allows you to connect to different trails


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2.8

Miles

4.5

KM

Point to Point

1,012' 309 m

High

760' 232 m

Low

150' 46 m

Up

350' 107 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

Trails open from 6 a.m. - 11 p.m

Description

The Valley Link Trail can be used both as an out-and-back or as a connector trail to other areas of the park. If used as an out-and-back the total distance is 5.6 miles.

The starting point as drawn starts off at the Schumacher Trail trailhead. Where the Schumacher Trail ends, the Valley Link keeps on going. Take a break at the bridge over the Cuyahoga and explore the beach for a bit. The trail will connect with the paved towpath briefly (watch for bikes!) and will cross the scenic railroad. Take care when crossing the tracks and watch for trains.

The trail will have you cross Merriman Road where it links up with both the Parcours Trail and the Buckeye Trail. The Valley Link will end at the trailhead for the Dogwood Trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: Summit Metro Parks

Shared By:

Sarah Burkett

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Photos

Fall leaves falling
Oct 22, 2020 near Fairlawn, OH
Start of the Schumacher Trail
Oct 2, 2020 near Cuyahog…, OH
Bridge over the Cuyahoga.
Oct 2, 2020 near Cuyahog…, OH
Beach area accessed through Valley Link.
Oct 2, 2020 near Cuyahog…, OH
Field toward the beginning of the trail.
Aug 21, 2017 near Fairlawn, OH

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Aug 7, 2024
G Frank
May 20, 2021
Sarah Burkett
Hiked Schumacher, Valley Link, and Parcours 4.1mi
Mar 19, 2021
Sarah Burkett
From parcours to dogwood 6mi
Mar 4, 2021
Sarah Burkett
From Schumacher trailhead to Parcours 4.2mi
Feb 2, 2021
Sarah Burkett
Took the valley link from parcours and schumacher and back 3.1mi
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