Ira to Botzum (Towpath Trail)
A section of hardwood canopy across relatively flat terrain.
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Ira to Botzum (Towpath Trail) Details
Unlike the other sections of the Towpath Trail, this segment does not follow the Ohio & Erie Canal, simply because it is not longer there. This area of the canal was destroyed to broaden a nearby road in the 1930s, and only some uninspiring stones of Locks 24 and 25 remain along the side of the trail. Otherwise the trail makes for a pretty hike under a hardwood canopy across relatively flat terrain. Near the Botzum Trailhead there is access to the Botzum Farmstead, which offers outdoor events seasonally.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.75 miles
Estimated time
50 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ira to Botzum (Towpath Trail)
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0.4 mi away
Ira Trailhead
A great gateway to the Towpath and the Buckeye Trail.
0.7 mi away
O'Neil Reservation
A former gentleman's farm for horses and cattle.
