This park encompasses the 25-mile Stark County portion of the 110-mile Ohio and Erie National Heritage Canalway which extends north to Cleveland and south to New Philadelphia. The trail and bordering parklands follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal through deciduous forests and rural and urban landscapes. The park and towpath trail extend through what once were three thriving canal villages, now the cities of Canal Fulton and Massillon and the Village of Navarre. The shady, flat terrain parallels the Tuscarawas River.
In many areas the old canal is visible. In the Canal Fulton area, the canal has been preserved, allowing for rides on a replica canal boat, the St. Helena III, during spring and summer. South of Canal Fulton is Lock 4 trailhead with areas for picnicking and fishing.
There are 14 parking lots allowing access to the 25-mile park, which parallels the Ohio & Erie Canalway Scenic Byway for automobiles.
The Stark County Park District prohibits the use of motorized vehicles in this park and on its trails. Sections of trail may not be suitable for wheelchair access. Weather may impact the accessibility of trails, always use caution.
Find all of the caches on the Strolling Stark GeoTour, Record the bold code words to complete your passport.
SSG1-Eagle Point-GC65VRV
SSG2-Trolling Stark-GC66003
SSG3-No Ghosts Allowed-GC661K4
SSG4-Flour Power GC65XJF
SSG5-Echo Location GC65ZXD
SSG7-Canawler’s Paradise GC65XJZ
SSG8-Clean Sweep GC65ZXN
SSG9-Ladies First GC65X10
SSG10-Monumental Find GC65XAC
SSG11-A-Maize-ing GC65WTM
SSG12-Home is where the Hart is GC660GV